Veterinary Students

How do I become an MVMA Student Member?

All University of Minnesota Veterinary Students are automatically enrolled as Student Members, as the fee is covered under your SAVMA Student Bundle Benefits.

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  •  Complimentary registration to the MVMA Annual Meeting. A $100 savings each year. First-year students: you are required to attend as a part of your Professional Development course.  
  • Opportunity to apply for an MVMF Scholarship! The application deadline is November 30, 2024.  
  •  Mock interviews, resume writing and networking opportunities with practice owners at the Annual Meeting   
  •  Reduced fees for all MVMA continuing education seminars
  •  Exclusive Student Scholarship! Applications are only accepted from MVMA member students. Apply here!
  •  Welcome Back Event in September    
  •  "Members Only" Access to the MVMA website   
  •  Access to Free monthly Lunch N' Learn Webinars
  • Committee involvement and leadership opportunities. See current committees.
  •  MVMA Spring Path to Practice hiring fair. Speak with hiring MVMA members and network with potential employers.
  •  Opportunity to apply for the PAID MVMA/MVMF Student Representative position - Description Here 
  •  Earn clinical skill credit for volunteering at the state fair exhibits (after completion of 1st year). The Surgery Suite and Miracle of Birth Center need you! 
  • Bi-monthly electronic MVMA newsletter including industry news, a "What's New at the U" column, student spotlight features, and classifieds that may help you in your job search 
  • Volunteer and networking opportunities are available at various MVMA and MVMF events and functions    
  • Four years of student membership entitles you to reduced membership for three years after graduation

Most importantly, you will be a part of organized veterinary medicine from the beginning of your veterinary educational process. The MVMA serves as a watchdog on all issues and topics that impact the veterinary profession and shares this information with its members.

View MVMA Member Student Job and Externship Postings

MN State Fair Volunteer Opportunities:

MVMA/MVMF 2024-25 Student Representatives

Kayla Sawchak (UMN)
Kayla Sawchak was born and raised in Marshall, MN. Before vet school, Kayla was a licensed Social Worker in the state of North Dakota working with individuals in the prison system reintegrate into their communities. Deciding to go back to school, she completed her pre-requisites at North Dakota State University. As a third year DVM student at the University of Minnesota, she is planning on tracking mixed animal. Kayla is interested in pathology, dentistry and anything large animal. Kayla currently works as a student technician at the Piper Equine Hospital located on the U of M campus. When she is not studying endless hours for vet school, Kayla enjoys reading, cooking, watching movies, and traveling.

Bri Hotzler (UMN)
Bri Hotzler is from Hosmer, SD, and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University. She's a third year DVM student with the SDSU/UMN 2+2 program and tracking small animal. Bri is interested in shelter medicine, community medicine, and small animal behavior. She travels as a package with her dog, Kiba, who has been by her side throughout her high school, undergraduate, and current graduate education. Kiba even lived in the dorms at Iowa State and was considered an honorary student by the institution! When she's not studying or working, Bri enjoys spending her time fishing, traveling, crafting, and hanging out with her dog.

Olyvia Horsman (SDSU)
Olyvia Horsman is a proud south-eastern MN native as she grew up in Wabasha, Minnesota. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science from UW-River Falls. Olyvia is currently a second year in the SDSU/UMN 2+2 program, where she takes advantage of the rural medicine focus of the program. Olyvia plans to track food animal medicine and return home as a rural mixed animal veterinarian. In her free time Olyvia enjoys being outside in any way she can, she especially enjoys hiking with her dog “Kona”.