Mission Statement

The Veterinary Business Management Association is a student run organization dedicated to enhancing the veterinary medical profession. We strive to increase business knowledge, establish networking opportunities, provide leadership and communication skills, and support students in their endeavours to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Meet your new Committee!

President:

Name: Catherine Bishop, 2nd year vet

Hometown: Adelaide, SA

Interests: Sport of any kind ( well maybe not syncronised swimming), Animals great and small, hanging with friends, keeping fit, travelling, reading, movies and theatre

Why I want to be a vet: Vet offers a career of continuous learning and daily challenges combined wit an opportunity to work with animals on a daily basis.  I cannot wait to graduate and become a member of this great profession.

Vice-President:  Still open, come and see Catherine if you are interested!

The main role of the Vice-President is to assist the President.  There is no real definitive job description for this position as it is basically a backup to the President.  It does require extra meetings with the President.  There may also be times where you assume the role of the President if that person can not be at an event or meeting.  This position really is what you make of it so if you are a self-starter and full of ideas this is perfect!

Secretary and Historian:

Name: Kate Harvey, 2nd year vet

Hometown: Perth, WA

Interests: Travelling, catching up with friends, hanging at the beach, running, dogs and horses.

Why I want to be a vet: It’s a great way of combining my love for animals, meeting and talking to different people and a lifelong education.

Treasurer:

Name: Briony Strarer, 2nd year vet

Hometown: Zimbabwe, USA and Sydney, NSW

Interests: Avian and exotic animals, wildlife rescue, high heels, dancing and hanging out in bondi

Why I became a vet: I saw the space for more avian veterinarians in practice and hope to be able to share what I learn with people to help increase community awareness of the unique needs of birds, and other exotic animals.

Events Coordinator: Still open, If interested come and see Catherine

The events coordinator is in charge of organising all VBMA events. You follow up on ideas discussed at meetings by contacting speakers themselves, or by liaising with another committee member who has a contact.  You also set the dates, book the location, arrange food and drink, and work out any other logistics to make the event a success. The position does require a little time to organise everything, but is very rewarding. It is a great feeling when an event that you have put together is a success and runs smoothly.

Membership and Marketing Director:

Name: Dave Robertson, 2nd year vet

Hometown: London, Canada

Interests: long walks on the beach, cleaning pools, wearing studded  clothing, sampling quality Australian beer

General Committee Members:

Name: Amy Denholm, 2nd year vet            Hometown: Mandurah, WA

Name: Adrian Miller, 2nd year vet              Hometown: Oregon, USA

Name: Jarad DuMond, 4th year vet          Hometown: Florida, USA