The AAEP strives to bring students information and opportunities for experience that they may not get from the formal curriculum through speakers, hand-on experiences, and seminars.
Affiliations
Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association - SCAVMA
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
Membership Information
Student Members
17
ISU Members
0
Non-ISU Members
0
Dues Per Year
$15 Local; $35 National
Allowed Members
Students
Allowed Officers
Students
Non-member Event Participation:
Yes
Membership Qualifications
Local dues are due in September/October for the school year ($15, payable to AAEP, checks are submitted to the treasurer).
Any student may become a National AAEP member (but this is not required for local AAEP members). Pay national dues of $35 (via www.aaep.org) to become a National AAEP member. National AAEP membership is from September 1 through August 31, membership can be renewed on-line. National dues are not paid through local chapter.
Membership Restrictions
None Specified
Elections
Spring Semester - April
Meetings
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Activities
Desc. of Regular Meetings/Activities
We typically have 1 meeting a month on various equine topics. We also plan 2-3 wetlabs a semester in which students get hand on experience. The wetlabs held in the past have been castration, farrier, dentistry, ultrasound, acupuncture, conformation analysis etc.
Member Attendance
120
Non-Member Attendance
Not Specified
Special Events
About: Various Wetlabs - We have various wetlabs throughout the year. The allow students to get hands on experience with horses to build skills needed upon graduation.
Activity Advertising
Desc. of Advertising Efforts
Not Specified
Departmental Privileges
Special Access to Dept. Facilities?
Not Specified
Special Access to Dept. Personnel?
Not Specified
Funding
No Funding Sources Listed
Risk Management
Has a designated officer with risk management responsiblities?
No
Has an Operations Manual
No
Officer Information
Position
Officer
President
Kirsty Husby <>
Treasurer
Ashley McCann <>
Adviser
Eric Reinertson <> 1825e Vet Med Ames, IA 50011-1250
Adviser
Stephanie Caston <> 1832 Vet Med Ames, IA 50011-1250
