One of the first small animal clubs to be organized at OSU, the Student Chapter of the American Association of Feline Practitioners was started to provide supplemental information concerning the unique aspects of this species. This dynamically growing chapter features guest speakers on subjects as diverse as medicine, behavioral problems, breeds and issues designed to meet the prominent place that cats are taking in today's society. Also offered are biweekly case studies, hands-on clinics throughout the year, periodic field trips, and a chance to meet and mingle with others interested in promoting feline health and medicine. Membership is open to all veterinary students and faculty, whether you have a devout interest or are just curious about cats. Currently members present periodic case studies, maintain an informative bulletin board and distribute pamphlets on exotic husbandry, clinical data, and animal conservation.
Wet labs offer the student hands-on experience.
The club also sponsors an animal at the Columbus Zoo and the College fishtank exhibit located in the Veterinary Hospital lobby. Activities range from sponsoring debates, bringing in speakers, participating in conferences and supporting more humane alternatives in veterinary education. The Food Animal Medicine Club serves to supplement the education of the veterinary student in the field of food animal medicine. Membership is open to all veterinary students. The OSU Raptor Rehabilitation Club provides a unique program within the College, under the direction of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.