Here you can find all information about IVSA and ways of your contribution to the present and future generations of veterinary students. We expect all our partners to understand our nature and identity clearly before establishing partnership with us. We are always keen to find the best solution for the needs of both parties involved, thus making our partnerships mutually beneficial to the fullest extent possible. After reading this document, IVSA is confident you will recognize the benefits and unique opportunities being offered.

The change from being a student to being a veterinary practitioner and a member of a practice health care team is significant. How well prepared are you for this change? Whatever clinical direction you choose to pursue, for sure life will be significantly different after graduation.

During your time at the University you have focused your time and attention towards animal health, and studied disease prevention and treatment. That‘s great, but being a successful practitioner requires more than knowledge about veterinary science. Practice today also requires you to have professional communication skills, and know about business and professional management of teams and customers. How well are you prepared for that?

Vetstart offers help in making the transfer from student to practitioner by providing products, services and support in primarily the communication and business areas. In addition scientific information will be provided via business partners and sponsors.

VetRecruit is a veterinary recruitment company founded and run solely by veterinary surgeons. They specialise in the placement of European vets wishing to work in the United Kingdom, but welcome all veterinarians whose qualifications are recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

For more information, please visit their site:

http://www.vetrecruit.co.uk

"The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is an association of associations. Its membership is made up of veterinary organisations from all over the world, which are concerned with small companion animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs etc. Regardless where we may find ourselves practicing our profession, we know that our future is firmly rooted in our veterinary students and belief that collegiality between those in practice and those who will soon join us be fostered at an earlier stage."

World Veterinary Association is strongly supporting all IVSA aims, to raise the overall level of veterinary education worldwide by increasing the international exchange of ideas and knowledge, achieved through a number of strategies.

IFISO is an informal forum for international officers of pluralistic, "non-political" and not-for-profit international (worldwide, European, etc.) student-run organisations.

Currently the IFISO network consists of a multi-disciplinary mix of 28 such NGOs, covering more than 2 million students all together.