Veterinary Science Certificate Program
Extension Veterinary Medicine


May 2023 - News and Events

Welcome VSCP's Newest Employee


David Sessum is the newest member to join the VSCP Team as our Program Manager.


Originally from Splendora, Texas, David is a 2000 graduate of Lone Star College Tomball’s Veterinary Technology Program and is a Licensed Veterinary Technician.  David has had a very diverse career since graduation working in private practice at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists and then Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine.  David then served as faculty and program director of Blinn College and then Lone Star College’s Vet Tech programs before transitioning to the VSCP program. 

 

Professional accomplishments include past President of Veterinary Team Association of Texas.   David is the first LVT to serve on the Texas Veterinary Medical Association’s (TVMA) Board of Directors. David helped draft the licensure language to change from registered veterinary technician to licensed veterinary technician and be overseen by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME).  David is honored to have been chosen TVMA’s Technician of the Year twice, the first time in 2009 (RVT of the Year) and again in 2019 (LVT of the Year).  David serves on multiple TVMA committees and is the first LVT to chair a TVMA committee.  David served on AVMA’s Committee for Veterinary Technology Education and Activities that accredits veterinary technology programs.  David also serves as assistant superintendent for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Vet Science Competition. 

              

Outside of work, David met his wife Alanna at an equine veterinary conference and married in 2017. They have two boys, James Randall and Rhys Alan.  David also trains and shows donkeys and mules, plays guitar, and spends time with family including nieces and nephews who show many species of livestock.  


We are very excited to have David on board!!


Are you or do you know a student that will be an 11th or 12th grade next school year that is interested in veterinary science? 


The VSCP is now accepting applications for our CYCLE 2 USDA NIFA Grant. Students that meet eligibility requirements are able to receive the entire coursework at NO COST! 


Apply HERE for our August 1st start date!

You won't want to miss this!!


Our McMullen County Day Camp will take place on June 16th 2023. Registration has already began so hurry and get your spot by clicking HERE !

Save the Date!!


We are headed BACK to Fossil Rim this October and are holding our first middle school day camp there!


Registration will open on July 12th at 10am CDT.

Registration will be limited so mark your calendars!


>>>MUST BE 6th-8th GRADE FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL IN ORDER TO ATTEND<<<


For more information click HERE!

Calling all teachers!


VSCP is holding an online Professional Development Training on May 11th. Registration will open now.


Hurry and get your spot HERE!



Registration is now OPEN for One Herd!


Join us at West Texas A&M University this summer for 2 full days of teaching, learning, and networking with the BEST in the business! Click HERE to register.

Interested in learning how to get started with our program?


 Here is your chance to get a brief overview! Our next sessions will be held Thursday June 22nd!


Basic information about the program, requirements, and how to get started are all discussed in these online sessions.


Register at the link below:

https://forms.gle/9DZhJ9fpuNLXq18L8 


 Zoom information for the sessions will be sent out closer to te session.


Hope to see you there!


New Merchandise Alert!!! 

Check out our new caps! Support the VSCP and get your cap today.

ORDER HERE for only $25 each!!



NEW!! Black and white caps now available, check them out HERE!!

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Veterinary Science Certificate Program Garners Grants for Youth Education

https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2022/10/24/veterinary-science-certificate-program-garners-grants-for-youth-education/