Texas A&M Agrilife Vet Science Newsletter

Veterinary Science Certificate Program

Extension Veterinary Medicine

October 2023 - News and Events

Happy Fall!

Fall is here, and we have some exciting things happening!

USDA NIFA Grant Recipient Spotlight!

We have entered 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 welcome Denton Moore to the VSCP family!

Denton is in his Junior year of high school as a homeschool student. Denton is actively involved in his county’s 4-H program and enjoys participating in athletics. "I currently plan to attend West Texas A&M for my undergrad in either biology or animal science pre-vet. I plan to use my veterinary assistant certification to jumpstart my career as a vet, and help me get more education and experience others heading into vet school may not have," says Denton. "I have always had a natural empathy for animals. Animals are amazing and beautiful beings, and they play a massive role in mine and others lives. I believe they should have the best quality of life that we can provide them."

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

Don't miss out on the October Online Veterinary Science contest!

Registration closes on 10.8.23 at midnight!

This contest is open to ALL students regardless of age and location.

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, October 16th 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 October Information Session will be taking place on Thursday October 19th 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 7th & 8th 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!

Have you ever thought about who takes care of all those chickens......well veterinarians of course. Do you love poultry and are interested in veterinary medicine?

Save the date and make plans to attend our first ever veterinary medicine & poultry science day for middle school students.

Student must be at least 11 years of age and currently in the 6th-8th grade.

Our middle school poultry day camp will take place on Friday November 17th

Registration is now open! This is a limited capacity event and will close as soon as seats are full!

Hurry and grab your spot today

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!