Student Member Benefits

Student Members of AAEP Enjoy These Benefits:

• Learn about the latest veterinary techniques and research at the AAEP’s many continuing education events, including:
  • The Annual Convention, which is the largest meeting of equine veterinarians in the world, hosting over 130 hours of hands-on wet labs, classroom-style seminars and small discussion-oriented forums about equine veterinary research and techniques as well as professional development;
  • The Focus Meeting, which deals with a single equine medical issues (e.g. colic);
  • The Practice Management Seminar, a small, informal meeting about all of your most challenging business management issues, such as collections, compensation and technology updates;
  • The Resort Symposium, a great combination of education, networking and play.
• Gain valuable knowledge while working at your own pace and without leaving home using AAEP resources like:
  • Proceedings, a collection of the scientific papers presented at the most recent annual convention;
  • Titles from the AAEP Resource Library, including the most up-to-date information on topics like determining the age of the horse and vaccination guidelines;
  • Case studies posted on the AAEP Web site.
• Acquire real-world experience and network with other equine veterinarians through:
  • The AAEP’s Avenues Internship/Externship online database where you can search for the perfect internship/externship opportunities, gaining practical, hands-on experience at an AAEP-member practice;
  • The Avenues Internship/Externship Career Night at the Annual Convention, where you can meet face-to-face with participating practices eager to fill intern/extern vacancies;
  • The AAEP Resource Guide and Membership Directory (print and online), which contains the contact information of all AAEP members.
• Get the latest news about industry issues and product developments via:
  • AAEP online media, including The Mentor student e-newsletter, Spur of the Moment e-newsletter and Equine Veterinary Education journal.
  • Information and resources from industry-leading corporations through AAEP’s Educational Partners Program;
  • The AAEP Annual Convention’s tradeshow with opportunities to discover hundreds of products and services from the top equine health companies.
• Become eligible for scholarships and discounts, including:
  • The Markel Insurance Company/AAEP Foundation scholarships to fourth-year equine veterinary students ($2,500);
  • The $1,500 Winner's Circle Scholarship, presented by The Race for Education, platinum Performance and the AAEP Foundation, is awarded annually to one fourth-year veterinary student at each university that has a National AAEP Student Chapter in North America and the West Indies. Qualified applicants may also be able to access an additional $3,000 in support through a related program.
  • The Avenues dues sponsorship program for national student members, where your first-year dues ($125) as an Avenues intern will be covered by your practice.
  • Incredible discounts to AAEP meetings.
• Attend additional learning opportunities, including:
  • Short Courses, which include three one-day lectures on dentistry, emergency and disaster preparedness and farrier skills which visit eight student chapters each year;
  • The Opportunities in Equine Practice Seminar (www.oeps.com), which is open to third-year students who are national AAEP members, provides an introductory view of all aspects of equine practice, from the large hospital setting to the solo practitioner;
  • The Equine Veterinary Student Conference hosted by Purina Mills, where selected seniors from U.S. veterinary schools learn about career management issues as well as attend a special program on equine nutrition.

Join now by completing an online application or download a PDF copy!

Questions?
If you have questions about the application process, membership benefits or to request a membership kit, contact the AAEP’s Membership Services at 800-443-0177 or e-mail membership@aaep.org.