Organization

• I.V.S.A is a worldwide organization whose membership includes students from more than 86 veterinary schools representing over 60 countries.
• English is the official language of the I.V.S.A.

Goals

• To raise the overall standard of veterinary education by increasing international and inter cultural exchange of ideas and knowledge.
• To promote opportunities for veterinary students to undertake education in important areas outside their normal training.
  

Activities

• Individual Exchanges
• Group Exchanges
• Summer Congress and Winter Symposium
• Developmental Fund
  

Leadership on the International Level

• General Assembly
• I.V.S.A member present during Summer Congress or Winter Symposium.
• GA votes on initiatives and officers at GA meetings
• Executive Committee (ExCo)
• Elected officers of the GA
• Board of Trustees
• Elected to help the ExCo carry out objective

USA Leadership

International Exchange Officer (IEO)

• Serves on the SAVMA House of Delegates Executive Board
• Organizes exchanges for US and International Students
• Attends I.V.S.A. meetings and votes in GA

  International Student Relations Committee

• Committee comprised of 5 SAVMA Delegates
• Helps promote I.V.S.A. opportunities
• Gives one I.V.S.A. USA chapter a $500 award