College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association

Under the governance of the Alumni Association Executive Board, the Alumni Association sponsors a variety of programs and services to promote the Veterinary College, its welfare and the interests of its alumni.

"The objective of the Alumni Association shall be to promote the interests of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and its alumni and to aid in the preparation and development of veterinary students as well as the continued development of veterinary alumni."

All graduates receiving a DVM degree are members of the College’s Alumni Association.   The Alumni Association promotes engagement between alumni, students and the College through its activities, events, and programs.   Funding for the Alumni Association is provided from the College of Veterinary Medicine's Annual Fund.

Programs and events funded and supported in 2024-2025:

• Student Organizations (15 clubs and/or events)
• White Coat Ceremony
• Student Mentoring and Career Advice
  • Alumni + Student small group conversations
  • "Career Conversations"
  • AAEB Student Alumni Veterinary Experience
• Daniel Elmer Salmon Award for Distinguished Alumni Service
• Alumni receptions at national veterinary conferences 

Scholarship support:

• Expanding Horizons Opportunities
• Healthy Pet Clinic - Traveling Clinic
• Robert W. Kirk, D.V.M. '46, and Dr. William E. Hornbuckle Scholarship support

Meet the Veterinary College's Alumni Association Executive Board.