Texas A&M Agrilife Vet Science Newsletter

Veterinary Science Certificate Program

Extension Veterinary Medicine

September 2023 - News and Events

Remember Steven our USDA NIFA Grant Cycle 1 student? He attended our 2022 McMullen County Veterinary Science Day Camp as well as our 2023 East Foundation Day Camp and our 2023 TAMU Veterinary Science Summer Camp. Well, Steven is now a freshman at Texas A&M University and VSCP would like to officially welcome him to our team as our newest student worker!

Congratulations Steven on your acceptance to TAMU and on your new role with VSCP! We are thrilled to welcome you to the team!

USDA NIFA Grant Recipient Spotlight!

We have entered our second year of our USDA NIFA grant for students lacking veterinary education opportunities.

Here is our first spotlight of this cycle!

Help us welcome Hazel Capehart to the VSCP family!

Hazel is entering her Senior year at Cross Roads High School this year. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She is an active member in FFA academics and show teams, class officer, FCA, and Four-year cheerleader with Senior All-American honors. Hazel has been a competitive Cheerleader and Dancer for the last 12 years, allowing her to travel all over the US. A unique fact about her is that she is a triplet and is hearing impaired. Her motto is “A disability is not a roadblock up a mountain, it only creates curves in your path.”

We wish her the best of luck.....join us in doing so!

Mark your Calendars!!

Our September Information Session will be taking place on Thursday September 21st at 6pm CST!

This month we will only be having ONE session time ----> 6pm CST!!

A Few Spots Still Available!!

We are headed BACK to Fossil Rim this November for our first High School Overnight Camp there!

Registration opened on August 16th at 10am CDT.

Registration is limited but there are a few seats left, hurry and grab yours!

>>>MUST BE 9th-12th GRADE FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL IN ORDER TO ATTEND<<<

For more information click HERE!

Did someone ask for an electronic way to track skills and hours.....well HERE it is!

The VSCP Tracker is a browser-based application which requires this annual subscription for veterinary assistant students needing to track clinical hours, classroom hours, and skills learned.

You can use any skills list, track hours both clinical and classroom/curriculum hours all in one place!!

*This browser-based application uses your device web browser and requires an internet connection and this subscription must be renewed annually.

If you missed our first demo here is another chance!

September 26th at 5pm CST we will host a VSCP Tracker demo for FREE!

The VSCP Tracker is a web based application for students tracking veterinary assistant hours and skills.

You can use any skills list, track hours both clinical and classroom/curriculum hours all in one place electronically!

Join the free demo session by completing the form

HERE!

Texas A&M AgriLife - Veterinary Science Certificate Program is working with M&M Apparel to provide a new online store for VSCP embroidered apparel! Educators, check it out and get a VSCP polo top, dress shirt, or fleece vest for the new school year!

Check out M&M Apparel's VSCP Merch HERE!

NEW IN!!!

We have recently added new items to the M&M Apparel website!

Go check out our all new trucker hats, hoodies, and sweatshirts!

Don't Forget About VSCP Merchandise!!!

Support the VSCP and get your cap today!

Only $25 each!!

Available in Maroon, Black, and white, check out all colors HERE!!

We have new merch available on our website!

Need a scrub top to wear for your clinical hours, observations or work?

Now you can sport VSCP scrub tops! Check them out on AgriLife Learn at the link below. Maroon, Blue or Purple in various sizes are ready to purchase!

Click the link below to purchase now!

Purchase VSCP Scrub Top

VSCP T-Shirts Still Available!

Only $20 each!

Buy your VSCP T-Shirt HERE!

If you'd like to stay informed on VSCP events visit our website & follow us on social media

VSCP E-Newsletters are sent out on the 1st Friday of every month!

Summer Camps Boost Student Skills for High-demand Veterinary Profession- Article by Drew Powell

The VSCP traveled to West Texas A&M University in July to learn more about "increasing their animal care skill set while earning credit and hours toward a veterinary science certificate program."

Click HERE to read full article!