Description
Veterinarians without Borders at Iowa State University is a student run club that focuses on providing unique learning opportunities to any ISU undergraduate student who is interested in animal health and veterinary care. In addition to our monthly meetings hosted on campus, we provide social, learning, and volunteering opportunities for our members for a variety of interests and niches. ISU Vets without Borders also conducts yearly trips to underserved communities across the globe to provide life saving veterinary care in order to improve both human and animal welfare. Our goal is to provide a new perspective of the veterinary world every single day, offering a view of the global need for compassionate and comprehensive animal care.
Affiliations
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
65 |
| ISU Members |
1 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
Any undergraduate student at Iowa State University with an interest in animal heath and veterinary care. |
| Allowed Officers |
Any recognized VwB member that has payed either yearly or semesterly dues. |
| Membership Qualifications |
None. |
| Membership Restrictions |
None. |
| Elections/Selection |
Elections are being held on November 12th, 2024 |
| Meetings |
Meetings for Fall 2024:
September 10th
October 8th
November 12th
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Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| Meetings: VwB hosts monthly meetings in which we hear from a variety of veterinary professionals and specialists, as well as make regular updates and announcements on club goings ons, trip updates, and event updates.
Activities: VwB provides various outside activities for both learning and experience, volunteering, and social events. Some of our past events include Cookie Decorating Socials, various Wet Labs and Suture Labs hosted at the Iowa State Veterinary School, and Dog Treat making activities. |
Description of Special Events