Texas A&M Agrilife Vet Science Newsletter

Veterinary Science Certificate Program

Extension Veterinary Medicine

November 2023 - News and Events

Happy Thanksgiving!

USDA NIFA Grant Recipient Spotlight!

This is our second year of our USDA NIFA grant for students lacking veterinary education opportunities. As we work to provide more opportunity for students lacking veterinary science education we are excited to have an exceptional group of kids this cycle.

Help us recognize DeMarcus Carrillo, one of our year 2 grant students!

DeMarcus is from Dexter, New Mexico and currently a senior at Dexter High School. He plans to graduate in the spring of 2024. DeMarcus is an active member in both school and community. He is in various clubs and sports such as student council, yearbook and plays on the varsity basketball team.

DeMarcus currently serves as National Honor Society president for Dexter High School and is a participant in Upward Bound through Eastern New Mexico-Roswell.

In his free time he loves to play basketball, reading books, playing games and listening to music.

He plans to go to school to become a veterinary technician where he can work with various kinds of animals. DeMarcus says "He is honored to have been accepted into the VSCP family and have big plans for this upcoming year."

We are proud to welcome him to the VSCP family and more importantly we are proud to provide opportunity to a young man to pursue education and hopefully a career in the veterinary profession.

Help us welcome and congratulate DeMarcus Carrillo!

Ready to test your veterinary science skills? Can you identify all of the items in the graphic? Our November online contest is open for registration.

Students of any age and any location may participate. We encourage anyone interested to join us!

To find out more about our contest check out our website at HERE

4H & FFA students should register through their Ag teacher or County Agent through judging card HERE.

Students who would like to register without being part of a club can do so HERE.

Ready to test your veterinary science skills and knowledge?

Get ready to join us for our 2023-2024 online veterinary science contests.

These contests are open to all students regardless of age, location or school type! We look forward to all our participants sharpening their skills!

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!

Monday, November 6th at 6pm 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!

Mark your Calendars!!

Our November Information Session will be taking place on Thursday November 16th at 6pm CST!

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

Virtual Teacher Training! We are hosting a one day online teacher training for new programs and teachers.

Do you want to start a new program or have you recently taken on a new gig teaching veterinary science? This training is for you!

Join us to learn about best practices for implementing a veterinary science program.

Learn about certification options for all 50 states!

Our team of professionals includes an educator, a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Veterinarians. We will provide many resources and offer guidance and answer

questions!

We hope you will join us! Registration is open!!!

We hosted our very first middle school day camp at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center on October 24th!

30 kids from across Texas were able to experience wildlife conservation and how we engage animals in these settings with enrichment.

What a fun rainy day in Glen Rose, Texas!

SAVE THE DATE!!

Do you teach ANIMAL SCIENCE or VETERINARY MEDICINE?

Would you like to attend a professional development conference geared specifically for these 2 areas?

ONE HERD 2024 is the answer! Come join us in Stephenville, Texas in June of 2024!

We had a great event last year and are building and planning for an even better one this year! A full day immersion experience, guest speakers, breakout sessions and hands on clinical skills training will all be incorporated into a 3 day professional development.

We are working on the details....but wanted to make sure you SAVE THE DATE and make plans to attend.

I promise you do not want to miss this!

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!

Don't forget to check out our items on the M&M Apparel website!

Go check out our 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!