Latinx Veterinary Medical Association

Mission Statement

The Latinx VMA Student Group seeks to empower, support, and increase the Latinx and Hispanic community representation within Veterinary Medicine. Based on the four pillars of empowerment established by the national Latinx VMA organization, the organization will work in conjunction with other SVM affinity groups to create a culture of inclusivity. The organization will create educational opportunities for the veterinary community to learn the various challenges, contributions, and successes of disadvantaged affinity groups.

Latinx Veterinary Medical Association logo

Events and Outreaches

Group photo with Drs. from PR

Dr. Bianca Colón, Dr. Adriana Luna, and Dr. Armando Burgos participated in the Emergency Response and Disaster Training offered by the Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART). Pictured are President Daniela Saadé and Vice-President Alanna Costas and club advisor Dr. Javier Nevarez welcoming the doctors from Puerto Rico.

Latinx interview

Latinx club president Daniela Saadé had the opportunity of sitting down with LSU alumna (Class of 2011) and president of Colegio de Médicos Veterinarios de Puerto Rico, Dr. Bianca Colón.

Latinx at a college in PR

Latinx VMA board 2021-2022 embarked on an outreach opportunity to different universities in Puerto Rico to visit campuses and talk to students about our school, the application process, and answer any questions they might have. This year our board members are set to visit more universities in PR and continue this outreach program!