Resources
American Veterinary Medical Association
(AVMA)
The AVMA
represents more than 75,000 veterinarians working in
private and corporate practice, government, industry,
academia, and uniformed services. The “Veterinary Career
Center” on its website includes such topics as “The Road to
Becoming A Veterinarian” and “Is Veterinary Medicine Right
for You?”
Veterinary Medical Colleges
(AAVMC)
1101 Vermont
Avenue, NW, Suite 701
Washington, DC 20005
877-862-2740 Toll Free Student Hotline
E-mail:
vmcas@aavmc.org
The
AAVMC represents all veterinary medical colleges in the
United States and Canada, nine departments of veterinary
science, eight departments of comparative medicine, two
animal medical centers, and four international colleges of
veterinary medicine in its collective dealings with
governmental bodies, veterinary medical organizations, the
animal and human health industry, educational and
scientific organizations and the public.
The website includes information about schools and
colleges, applying to veterinary school, scholarships and
awards, externships and more.
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and
Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
A good source
of information for students interested in careers in the
biomedical and other sciences. SACNAS’ mission is to
encourage Native American and Chicano/Latino students to
pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees
necessary for careers in scientific research and teaching.
For more than 30 years SACNAS has taken a leadership role
in expanding and enhancing opportunities for minorities in
academia and the scientific workforce.
Winds of Change
An American
Indian-published magazine focusing on careers and
educational advancement for Native people. The magazine is
published quarterly by AISES Publishing Inc. In addition,
the
Annual College Guide for American Indians & Native
Alaskans/Hawaiians is published
annually.