I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning veterinary students! I hope you all had a refreshing summer and are ready to embark on the 2024-2025 academic year!

The SCVMA’s objective is to connect students from the five Canadian veterinary schools with the profession of veterinary medicine and the CVMA. Our team is excited to provide One Voice presentations at each school featuring Hot Topic speakers who will focus on navigating challenges as a new grad. This year, the SCVMA Symposium will be hosted by WCVM, offering a fantastic networking and educational opportunity for students.

Mia Edger-LacoursièreEach school has a dedicated SCVMA representative : Paisley Johnson (WCVM), Samantha Shute (AVC), Matthew Tornopolski (UCVM), Bryn Van Winters (OVC), and myself (FMV). Our team is committed to fostering a strong connection between students and the CVMA. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your representative or myself regarding any topic of importance to students. I am eager to hear from students throughout the year and will bring your ideas to the CVMA council meetings. The SCVMA team will also be active on social media to keep students updated, so make sure to follow @scvma.ceacmv on Instagram and “Students of the CVMA” on Facebook.

I am excited for a great year ahead and wish you all the best for the new school year!

Mia Edger-Lacoursière
SCVMA President, 2024-2025
Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Class of 2026