Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
Our Mission
Here at Florida Atlantic University, the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association is communally driven by one single goal - becoming a veterinary practitioner. Monthly meetings provide members information about guest speakers, volunteer and outreach opportunities, social events, and wet labs. The association strives to build relationships and positively impact our prospective veterinarians that will ultimately become active members of society.
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Get Involved
Enhance Your Experiences
Wet Labs
Our organization always appreciates the generosity and involvement of our members, with every contribution going towards making the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association an even better organization than it already is. We like to supplement various wet labs that strengthen member engagement and nurtures their passion for veterinary medicine.
Events
We hold multiple events each year, with an annual trip to the APVMA Symposium. Events expose members to the realm of Pre-Veterinary medicine and help mend relationships that transcend throughout our pre-professional careers.
Volunteer & Outreach
This is one of the simplest and effective 3-part systems. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is to take part in a progressive community. Not only does this enhance you as an individual, but other organizations, people, and animals alike. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the work we do within the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association. Talk to our officers for any questions you may have about volunteering opportunities.
Networking
Having trouble knowing where to start? One of the perks we have as an organization is the ability to integrate connections with veterinarians, advisors, and more. This optimizes your time as a student where resources can be allocated elsewhere. Ask us about shadowing opportunities, research involvement, and any other general questions you have about entering the field of veterinary medicine.
Meet Our Officers
Committed To the Team
President
Megan Tuite
Megan Tuite is currently a third-year transfer student from the College of Central Florida where she pursued both Business Management and Performing Arts before earning an AS in Veterinary Science. While pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Biology in preparation for vet school, she works as a veterinary technician at Palms West Veterinary Hospital in Loxahatchee, FL. She is drawn towards becoming a small animal practitioner, particularly small animal surgery or internal medicine. Megan presently has one sweet pup - her miniature pincher, Onyx.
Vice President
Jennifer Unger
Secretary
Jennifer Unger is a third-year student who conducts research in an ecology lab studying vertebrate commensals of gopher tortoise burrows. She works at West Boca Veterinary Center and volunteers weekly as an animal caretaker at Daggerwing Nature Center. Jenny hopes to attend UF's veterinary school and wants to become a practitioner for small animal/exotics. She currently has three DSH cats named Chevy, Ford, and Leo, and a pitbull named Guinness.
Lara Francois
Lara Francois is a third-year majoring in Biology, while minoring in Health Administration. She initially developed an interest in animal behavior and later veterinary medicine while volunteering at a shelter. Lara currently works as a kennel tech/veterinary assistant in an emergency hospital. She has an interest in surgery, and wants to specialize in emergency and critical care.
Treasurer
Lauren Parker
Danielle Levy
Social Chair
Veterinary Advisor
Dr. Glenn Gillard, VMD
Dr. Glenn Gillard is an equine practitioner and graduate from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Gillard works as our club advisor and liaison for wet labs, events, student involvement and more.
"The best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. They can't ask their patient what's the matter - they've got to just know".
Will Rogers
Contact Us
Monthly Meetings Held at Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road BC-71, Boca Raton, FL 33431