Veterinary Students
How do I become an MVMA Student Member?
All University of Minnesota veterinary students are automatically enrolled as Student Members, as the fee is covered under your SAVMA Student Bundle Benefits.
Membership Benefits
- Complimentary registration to the MVMA Annual Conference.
- Opportunity to apply for an MVMF Scholarship! The application deadline is Dec. 1, 2025.
- Mock interviews, resume writing and networking opportunities with practice owners at the Annual Conference.
- Reduced fees for all MVMA continuing education seminars
- Welcome Back event on campus in September
- "Members Only" Access to the MVMA website
- Access to Free monthly Lunch N' Learn Webinars
- Committee involvement and leadership opportunities. See current committees.
- MVMA Path to Practice jobs and opportunities fair: speak with hiring MVMA members and network with potential employers.
- Opportunity to apply for a paid MVMA/MVMF Student Representative position. View the 2025 UMN CVM Student Rep position description and the SDSU Student Rep position description.
- Earn clinical skill credit for volunteering at the state fair exhibits (after completion of first year). The Surgery Suite and Miracle of Birth Center need you!
- Bi-monthly electronic MVMA newsletter including industry news, a "What's New at the U" column, student spotlight features, and classifieds that can help you in your job search.
- Volunteer and networking opportunities are available at various MVMA and MVMF events and functions.
- Four years of student membership entitles you to reduced membership fees for four years after graduation.
Most importantly, you will be a part of organized veterinary medicine from the beginning of your veterinary educational process. The MVMA serves as a watchdog on all issues and topics that impact the veterinary profession and shares this information with its members.
MN State Fair Volunteer Opportunities:
MVMA/MVMF 2025–26 Student Representatives
Ella Olson (UMN)
Ella Olson is a third year veterinary student at the UMN CVM. She received her B.S. in Animal Science with minors in Biology and Chemistry at Utah State University, where she fell in love with the outdoors. Ella’s veterinary interests include emergency medicine, internal medicine, small mammal and reptile medicine, and research. In the Makielski Lab at the U, she has focused on research with canine osteosarcoma and extracellular vesicles. Ella has been heavily involved in VeTouch as a Community Outreach Officer and enjoys her membership in a variety of student organizations including but not limited to VBMA, SIRVS, ZEAW, and SVECCS. In her downtime, she loves to read, hike, climb, and hang out with her friends and cat, Rigatoni.
Alexus Songa (UMN)
Alexus Songa is originally from Apple Valley, MN. She received her B.S. in Animal Science with a pre-veterinary emphasis at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She’s now a second year DVM student at the UMN CVM. Before starting vet school, she gained experience working with a variety of species, which helped shape her interest in mixed animal practice. She plans to pursue the mixed animal track with a focus on equine and small animal medicine. Alexus is excited to continue exploring the many opportunities veterinary medicine has to offer. Outside of studying, she enjoys cooking, working out, reading, and traveling.
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