Welcome to the Companion Animal Club!

In the Companion Animal Club, our mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of small animal veterinarians. We are dedicated to providing a dynamic platform where passionate students and aspiring professionals can deepen their knowledge, explore innovative practices, and connect with industry experts.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to motivate and inform future small animal veterinarians by offering a wealth of resources, educational opportunities, and hands-on experiences. We believe that through engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning, we can cultivate a community of skilled and compassionate professionals who are well-prepared to advance the field of veterinary medicine.

What We Offer:

• Monthly Meetings: Participate in monthly meetings where we can connect with fellow classmates and engage in activities and explore all areas of the field with different guest speakers.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and peers who share your passion for small animal care.
• Wet Labs and Hands-On Experiences:Gain practical experience through our partnerships with different companies and societies within the veterinary community.
• Club Merchandise: We also offer some amazing merchandise through our club such as T-shirts, hats, socks, and even stickers! Proceeds fund our club meetings, wet labs, and many of the things that allow us to provide students with the best experiences.
• Society Involvement: This club is partnered with multiple different association and society groups within the small animal community. These include the Reptile and Amphibian society, The American Association of Feline Practitioners, The Emergency and Critical Care Society, The Student Chapter of The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Society for Theriogenology, and lastly the Association of Shelter Vets.

Join us at the Companion Animal Club and embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and professional development. Together, we can shape the future of veterinary medicine and make a lasting impact on the lives of small animals and their owners. If you would like more information on how to join, please email us at Tsvmcac@gmail.com.

Christian Veterinary Fellowship (CVF) is a group where veterinary students, faculty, and staff can come together to start or continue a relationship with Jesus. We strive to be a place of encouragement, prayer, and fellowship with others.

Each semester we choose a book of the Bible and have weekly Bible studies over each chapter. We also have monthly meetings with encouraging speakers, school wide prayer gatherings, local church events, opportunities to go on mission trips and yearly conferences, as well as having access to outside resources through Christian Veterinary Mission.

Christian Veterinary Mission’s website: https://cvm.org/

To join our email list, please fill out this form! 

To get in contact with TTU CVF, please email Alaina Williams at alainawi@ttu.edu.

The Food Animal Club represents roughly 85 student members at Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Our members strive to learn about all facets of Food Animal Medicine including animal health, welfare, and productivity. The FAC hosts monthly meetings, wet labs, and other fun club events throughout the school year to support student members. We have two nationally competing teams - AABP Quiz Bowl Team and SAVMA Palpation Team. We have additional affiliations with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners, the Academy of Veterinary Consultants, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, the Society for Theriogenology, and the American Embryo Transfer Association. We encourage all students with large animal interests to join FAC!

For information on how to become a member, please reach out via email to ttusvm_fac@outlook.com. Our website for merchandise, social media links, and many more can be found at https://tech-food-animal-club.square.site/.

The TTU SCAAEP is designed to allow students to advance their equine knowledge and skills through supplemental lectures and extracurricular activities such as wetlabs, conferences, and learning opportunities. For more information, you can visit https://aaep.org.

If interested in signing up, please find a current officer to get info, or email ttuscaaep@groups.ttu.edu.

The Student Veterinary Emergency Response Association (SVERA) is the newest club at TTU SVM, this club came into existence due to the need seen during the wild fires in the spring of 2023. TTU SVM students had an opportunity to serve the surrounding communities during a time of need and we saw lots of students step up to fill this need. Due to this it was decided to start an organization to focus on this and help prepare students for the next time that it is needed. The goal of SVERA is to focus on: emergency Preparation, emergency response, and community support. We also want to prepare DVM students to be able to handle local and national emergencies in their role as a veterinarian, be a resource for communities surrounding TTU SVM in the event of natural disasters, and to offer opportunities for students to develop emergency response skills and display them in the event of a natural disaster. We are also partnered with the Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (SVECCS), this national organization is free to join while being a member of SVERA. We achieve these things through various hands on wet-labs and by hearing from those who have endured natural disasters. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to us as we accept members year round.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the officers by emailing us at ttu.svera@gmail.com or by going to our website at https://ttusvera.wixsite.com/ttu-svm-svera.

This organization's objectives are to encourage veterinary student involvement in the field of veterinary pathology and provide an additional opportunity for its associates to gain professional knowledge in this field. Additionally, members will be involved with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and will contribute to the development of the field of veterinary pathology at Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine through activities involving the faculty and student associates. The organization hosts monthly meetings with guest lecturers on the first Thursday of each month, as well as wet lab opportunities.

2024-2025 Officer Team:

• Micah Rainey, President
• Zachary Eason, Vice President
• Kelci Teel, Secretary
• Katie Murski, Treasurer

Please contact micah.rainey@ttu.edu for more information about the organization or joining.

The Veterinary Business Management Association is a student-driven organization dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing business knowledge, creating networking opportunities, and empowering students to achieve their personal and professional goals. For more information, you can visit myvbma.biz.

If you are interested in purchasing VBMA merchandise, you can make an account on myvbma.biz (we are in the Great Plains Region, needed for account registration), and click the merchandise tab. It may also be found at https://thevbma.myspreadshop.com.

If you are interested in joining VBMA, please email Krista Teleki at Krista.Teleki@ttu.edu.

The purpose of the Wildlife Management Club is to use our scientific knowledge and skills to conserve and manage wildlife on a state, national, and global level. Our organization focuses especially on the conservation of, but is not limited to, big game and their native habitat.

We host monthly meetings that offer students the opportunity to learn about various topics pertaining to wildlife medicine and conservation from professionals who have committed their careers to the welfare, management, and preservation of wildlife species.

The Wildlife Medicine Club hosts an annual banquet that serves as one of our main fundraisers for the year. The purchase of a ticket secures your seat, one meal with a soft drink, and an opportunity to win numerous door prizes.

The Texas Bighorn Society has been very supportive of the Wildlife Medicine Club and our members. They host their annual work project in the spring of each year and have generously extended an invite to students who wish to be involved. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved and play an active role in the management and preservation of a Texas native big game species. More information can be found on the Texas Bighorn Society's website.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and The Dallas Safari Club - Texas Panhandle Chapter both host their annual banquet and fundraiser in the spring as well, which serve as an excellent opportunity for our members to get out into the community and represent both the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine as well as the Wildlife Medicine Club.

Joining: Prospective members must first request to join the organization through our TechConnect page and fill out our member questionnaire found under "forms." Once this has been completed, and the prospective member has paid dues, they are added as a member to the organization.

Contact:ttuwmc@gmail.com