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The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is dedicated to helping students reach their goals in the equine veterinary world by providing many of the tools needed to become a successful equine practitioner, or leader in the profession.
Live Your Passion
It is anticipated that more equine veterinarians than ever before will be needed in the coming years to provide the high level of care that owners desire for their horses as well as to continue the tremendous advances in equine research. For those considering a career involving horses, there has never been time to become an equine veterinarian. Explore the options. Discover the rewards. Live your passion.
Annual Convention
The largest meeting of equine veterinarians in the world, hosting hands-on wet labs, classroom-style seminars and small discussion-oriented forums about equine veterinary research and techniques as well as professional development. Student events include educational dry labs that provide hands-on experience with surgery, reproduction, internal medicine, imaging and more.
As well as a professional development course focused on hot topics facing veterinary students transitioning to new graduates in today’s economy.
Scholarships
The Markel Insurance Company/AAEP Foundation scholarship goes 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.
Avenues for Students
One stop shop for equine students to find externships and internships with participating practices. Also includes Avenues Career Night for students at the annual convention and a resource guide and membership directory which contains contact information for all AAEP members. Click here for more information.
AVENUES FOR STUDENTS
American Assocation of Equine Practitioners
ANNUAL CONVENTION
SCHOLARSHIPS
