Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (SCNAVTA)
Description
The Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (SCNAVTA) is a student group for accredited college and university veterinary technology students. Membership in this student group affiliates students with the NAVTA association which supports credentialed veterinary technicians in the field.
Students who participate in this club receive benefits such as free continuing education content, reduced fees on many professional organization memberships and subscriptions, and the experience of being supported by a professional organization.
The club allows students to develop leadership skills while managing fundraisers for selected charities and events, including local animal shelters.
Campuses
Cadillac, Muskegon, Owosso
How to Get Involved
Students are given the opportunity to join this organization after accepting a limited enrollment seat in the Professional Track of the Veterinary Technology Program.
Awards and Achievements
Cadillac
- SCNAVTA 2023-2024 raised over $3000 for the Missaukee Humane Society with a Putts for Pups Golf Outing.
- Hold food and supply donation drives for the local shelter.
- Participates in fundraising for the Skegmog Raptor Center.
Muskegon
- Participate in fundraisers for local shelters and activities to help shelter animals get adopted.
- Assisted a “behind the scenes tour” at the Detroit Zoo.
Owosso
- We were the first aid table for pets at Dog Bowl in 2022 and 2023.
- We have donated food and blankets to several shelters in the last year.
Advisors
- Anya Petersen, LVT and Veterinary Technology Program Director (Cadillac)
- Keren Allen, LVT, MS, Full Time Faculty (Muskegon)
- Megan Olmstead, Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Professor (Owosso)