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Veterinarians Encouraging and Teaching

Welcome to V.E.T.!

Introducing FREE MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNTS! Please JOIN TODAY by clicking the button below. Our membership accounts are for students, veterinarians/veterinary clinics, industry sponsors/private donors. Having a membership account grants you access to specific areas, features, and offerings on our new website that can’t be accessed without a membership account. Some of these new features are (but not limited to) our OUTREACH page for available opportunities with veterinary clinics, C.E. offerings, easily RSVP to clinical skills labs, “The V.E.T. Box” Newsletter, our upcoming available SCHOLARSHIPS and much much more!

Established Since2018

Who We Are

In 2018 a concerned group of equine veterinarians, industry representatives, and ranch owners met in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to discuss ongoing trends in the equine industry today as well as how they may affect the industry in the future. As a result of this meeting, a group of motivated individuals heard the battle cry and formed the organization, Veterinarians Encouraging & Teaching (V.E.T.). V.E.T. is a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on enhancing relationships between veterinary students, private practice, and academia through social events, clinical skills wet labs, and mentorship avenues.

Despite this organization being in its infancy, we are humbled not only by its success, but by the realization communicated to us by the equine community for its necessity. V.E.T. has offered its services at zero cost to veterinary students and equine veterinarians/hospitals since day one since we are funded solely by private donations and sponsorships from within the industry. The organization’s goal is to remain available as a free resource and service to the equine community with the generosity of continued support, donations, and sponsorships from individuals and/or businesses such as yourselves.

With only 1.3% of graduating veterinary students entering the equine field today, it is imperative that we put a strong focus on the recruitment and retention of interested and capable individuals for our field to survive. V.E.T. is passionate about our futures and the future of this industry. Please join us in the fight to not only survive, but to thrive.

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What We Offer

As an organization, we aid the equine community by offering the following services and resources:Become a Sponsor
  • Clinical Skills Wet Labs
  • “Pathways to Success” Career Symposium
  • Outreach Opportunities and Networking Page
  • C.E. Opportunities (Live and On Demand)
  • Scholarships and Financial Assistance for Students
  • Tackling Social Media Page
  • Practice Ownership Empowerment and Knowledge
  • And much much more …

V.E.T. In Action

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Testimonials

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    Seth HiddinkVeterinary Student

    I am so thankful that veterinarians from around Oklahoma want to help in the success of future veterinarians by creating opportunities for students to get hands on experience and build connections.

    Kelly ForbesVeterinary Student

    It was great getting to work with experienced equine veterinarians. I really appreciated the time they spent teaching us. It showed that they really care about producing a future competent veterinarian.

    Greg YoastVeterinary Student

    The wet lab that I attended went really well and I am glad that I got the opportunity to work with experienced vets from all over Oklahoma. I look forward to attending more labs like these in the future.

    Summer WhiteVeterinary Student

    I really enjoyed each wet lab that was put together. They were not only well organized and informative, but a lot of fun. It was great to speak one on one with real practitioners, while learning hands on skills we will use in the future.

Our Sponsors

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Rosslyn Biggs, DVM

Biography

Dr. Rosslyn Biggs was raised in Oklahoma as part of a farming and ranching family. She attended Oklahoma State University where she completed a bachelor’s of science degree in Agricultural Economics in 2001. Dr. Biggs graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 becoming a second-generation veterinarian.

Upon graduation she spent three years as a mixed animal practitioner in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She joined USDA APHIS Veterinary Services in 2007 as a Field Veterinary Medical Officer. In 2015, Dr. Biggs joined the APHIS VS Veterinary Export Trade Services as Assistant Veterinarian In Charge managing international exports of live animals and animal products in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.

Dr. Biggs made the move to Oklahoma State University as an assistant clinical professor in summer of 2019. She currently serves as Director for the Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine and Director of Continuing Education for the College of Veterinary Medicine and Beef Cattle Specialist for Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. Her professional interests include rural veterinary issues, biosecurity, disease traceability, veterinary personal development/team dynamics, and beef cattle production. She and her husband also maintains 180 Consulting focused on animal health, veterinary, and legal expertise. She and her husband have two girls and are actively involved in the family farming and ranching operations. They stand four stallions and maintain a small group of embryo donors and recipient mares.