College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association

The Alumni Association of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CUCVM) shall advance the educational and charitable interests of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and shall promote the personal and professional development of its alumni and students. 

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.

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.