Acquire the essential skills, knowledge and connections that will give you a leg up on your career ambitions by attending the world’s largest and most consequential meeting dedicated solely to equine practice.
Train in the techniques you’ll use in the everyday care of client horses, network with fellow students and future employers, and expand your overall understanding of horse health.
Submit a Case Study by Aug. 1 for a Chance to Win!
Students and first-year graduates are encouraged to submit case study presentations in a PowerPoint format to be reviewed by members of the Student Education & Outreach Committee for quality and educational merit. This program will allow students and recent graduates to share cases of interest with their peers and demonstrate initiative to potential employers. In addition, it will provide applicants with a $500 travel stipend, free convention registration and the opportunity to formally present at the AAEP Convention. The deadline for submission is Aug. 1.
Special thanks to the Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals for sponsoring the Case Study Competition!
Student Scholarships Available
The AAEP is proud to support our student members by offering 99 scholarships to attend the 2025 Annual Convention in Denver, Colo., including the Extended Student Program on Saturday, Dec. 6. In addition to complimentary registration, students will receive a $500 travel stipend through the generosity of our sponsors, The Foundation for the Horse and Altano. Students who demonstrate involvement in equine-related activities—whether through AAEP, community organizations, or the broader equine industry—are encouraged to apply.
For more information, please contact your Student Chapter Advisor or Student Chapter President.
Saturday, December 6
Extended Student Program
Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Separate registration required at an additional cost of $125. Limited to 100 students.
Hands-On Labs
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Included with Extended Student Program registration
Under expert guidance, you will rotate through three of the four 2-hour labs listed below. Each lab session will be limited to 25 to ensure optimal training and skills development.
- Dentistry Fundamentals
Jessica Dunbar - Equine Reproduction: From Swimmers to Success
Brittany Middlebrooks, Matty May, Patricio Razquin, & Laurel Caldwell - Would Suturing – Principles & Practice
Scott Toppin - Getting a Leg Up on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Mary Beth Whitcomb
Lunch and Learn
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Included with Extended Student Program registration
Set yourself up for federal student loan repayment success and overall financial wellness with certified financial planner John Chalk, Jr. Acquire practical steps to implement to get started on the road to wealth building and achievement of your financial aspirations.
Sunday, December 7
Student Faculty Advisors' Breakfast
6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
Faculty advisors from participating veterinary schools are invited to a casual breakfast and discussion of issues relevant to AAEP student programming.
Student Chapter Presidents' Luncheon
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Student chapter presidents are invited to meet their colleagues and AAEP staff to discuss student perspectives on AAEP programming and the equine profession.
Internship/Externship Career Night
Panel Discussion
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
An internship is the pathway into the equine veterinary profession for many students and recent graduates. Obtain tips and advice from a panel of equine practitioners on making the most of an internship year.
Meet the Practices
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Mingle with representatives from more than 70 of the top equine practices in North America to identify opportunities that may be a good fit for you and your career aspirations.
