Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Our chapter is dedicated to improving the professional, social, and global possibilities for our students. With this site we hope to expand upon those opportunities by increasing connectivity and awareness of goings on at the school and national level.

An organization can only be as great as its members (and we are that). There are many chances to get involved with activities, events, and committees. Please take a look at the Members Section to learn more about the benefits and requirements of being a SAVMA member. There in you will also find important documents concerning travel grants, and meeting minutes, and other pertinent forms.

SAVMA members are constantly taking up the charge of leadership, and gaining great experience in demanding roles. Leaders are needed in every microcosm of our profession, from heads of a practice to government officials. As a future veterinarian you will be looked upon as decisive figure-head, and many roles in our organization both locally and nationally will give you a true foundation in this regard. We must always move forward, promoting our profession, and as an organization with a unified voice we can do just that through current legislative initiatives enumerated on our Government Page. Though we constantly work at bettering ourselves for our profession we must also remember to better our profession as a whole.

Both members and non-members are welcome to participate in the many events we hold (with certain perks reserved for members of course). The Schedule of Events enumerates the Whats, Wheres, and Whens of what are sure to be fond memories during your time at Penn. Now it's even easier to look the part of a Penn-We at said events, or do some last minute holiday shopping for relatives with our Merchandise Catalog. If you can't find what you are looking for, feel free to let us know, and we will make it happen.

Please browse the rest of this site with the links to the right, Enjoy.

Our Mission

As the The University of Pennsylvania Chapter of the Student AVMA it is our mission:

• To increase the quality of veterinary student life through educational, social and cultural extracurricular activities.
• To foster an atmosphere of camaraderie and professional respect among students, faculty and administrators.
• To promote a sense of community spirit, educational excellence, recognition of accomplishments and wellness of body, spirit and mind.