Founded in 1998, the Shelter Medicine Club's mission is to expose veterinary students to the issues in animal sheltering and animal welfare. The club makes weekly visits to our local SPCA to conduct physical exam on shelter animals, giving students hands-on experience in shelter medicine while practicing their diagnostic skills. They host speakers on a wide range of subjects including careers in shelter medicine, humane animal handling, animal rescue, animal behavior, and pet over-population. With one of the highest memberships in the veterinary school, our club welcomes all students who want to learn, have fun, and make a contribution to the community and to animals all at the same time.
