CVM Auction 2025

  • What is the Annual CVM Auction?

    Cornell Vet's beloved tradition is BACK! Our annual Silent and Live Auctions will be occurring this fall and we need YOUR HELP!

    This year, our Live Auction will be masquerade-themed with food and family-friendly mocktails available for ticket holders. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! Purchase here!

    Dress: Cocktail attire (semi-formal). A limited number of paper masquerade masks will be provided at the event!

  • When is the 2025 Auction?

    Silent Auction: will become live online from Saturday, November 1st until Friday, November 7th, 2025! View the items available for bidding here!

    Live Auction: evening of Friday, November 7th, 2025, in the CVM Atrium!

  • Where can I donate?

    Both auction item donations and monetary donations towards event planning can be coordinated by emailing cornellcvmauction@gmail.com!

    Whether you'd like to donate a gift basket, art piece, or fun activity -- we want it all! Not sure what to donate but want to contribute? Get some ideas from our Wish List below!

  • Why should I donate?

    All money raised from this year's Auctions will benefit the CVM Peer Mentor Program and be used for future event planning in support of the first-year veterinary class -- learn more about the Peer Mentors here!

  • Who can I contact with questions?

    Please email cornellcvmauction@gmail.com with questions or comments!

Wish List & Donation Inspiration:

Underlined = most requested by Cornell CVM Students!

Gift cards

  • Spas
  • Restaurants
  • Scrubs (ie. Figs)
  • Amazon
  • Pet grooming
  • Technology (ie. Apple)

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Technology

  • Amazon Echo
  • Headphones
  • Apple AirPods
  • Speakers
  • Smartwatches
  • Wireless chargers

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Pet Supplies

  • Dog/cat food
  • Pet carriers
  • Pet beds
  • Custom collars
  • Grooming supplies
  • Hoof trimmers

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Art

  • Pet portraits
  • Canvas paintings
  • Musical instruments
  • Sculptures
  • Jewelry
  • Posters
  • Tapestries
  • Diaphonized specimens

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Skills & Social Activities

  • Cooking/baking classes
  • Art classes
  • Dinner parties/picnics
  • Game nights
  • Boat rides/fishing trips
  • Dance classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Pottery classes
  • Museum tickets
  • Escape room vouchers
  • Horseback riding lessons
  • Photo shoots
  • Guided bird watching
  • Music lessons
  • Personalized animal training

Donate now at cornellcvmauction@gmail.com!

Vet Med Items

  • Suture boards
  • Stethoscopes
  • Hand books/formularies
  • Scrub sets (ie. Figs)
  • Crocs/rubber shoes
  • Continuing education (CE) course access
  • Anatomy models
  • Online vet med learning subscriptions (ie. VetPrep NAVLE Exam Prep)

Donate now at cornellcvmauction@gmail.com!