Texas Equine Veterinary Association

Veterinary Medicine is changing. We are witnessing a never-before-seen changing of the tide in equine medicine. Previously, equine medicine had a reputation for over-working and under- paying new associates. The current equine practitioner in the south-central United States is making the highest wages, categorically, in the nation—both in internships and in their first years of practice. This is an exciting time to be entering equine veterinary medicine… Our biggest challenge? Our biggest challenge is cultivating a sustainable way to practice equine medicine. But we believe that by encouraging a network of fellow veterinarians who are supportive, encouraging, and helpful, we can make the first years in practice easier and keep our younger practitioners in the field. equine medicine is a great place to be. In 2023 we welcomed our first board member to the TEVA Board of Directors, who once was a TEVA Student Member! We are excited to have been a small part of Dr. Ricci Karkula-Warnock's journey in equine medicine and are looking forward to her impact on our Board. Networking Events Job Fair A casual atmosphere organized by our Student Representatives. These events encourage a time of fellowship and conversation between established practitioners and students. These have been successful in encouraging camaraderie between classes and networking for post-veterinary school jobs and connections. Texas Equine Foundation partners with the student chapter of equine practitioners at Texas A&M University to host a student job fair in conjunction with their annual wet lab at Texas A&M University. We believe the more opportunities we can provide for students to network with established veterinarians, the better! 2024 Veterinary students from around the southwest region attended the 2024 Symposium at zero cost to them. Spent in 2024 on student activities Networking events held at Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, and Oklahoma State University veterinary schools Student members of TEVA 70 $125,000 10 220 WWW.TEXASEQUINEFOUNDATION.COM | 62 spent on student activities to date $225,000 + "TEVA Symposium and the Texas Equine Foundation have made a significant impact on my career as a veterinary student, providing me with invaluable opportunities to network and be plugged into the equine veterinary community. I truly believe that community and relationships are at the core of a successful equine practice, and the symposium fosters an environment for the future of veterinary medicine to grow in the students they host. Personally, I have been able to network with equine practitioners I have only dreamed of working with them and was given the opportunity to extern at their clinics to see them work firsthand. I wouldn't trade my experiences at the Symposium for anything, and I greatly appreciate the efforts that are made by the foundation in order to get students involved." —2024 SYMPOSIUM, STUDENT ATTENDEE

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