Resources for Student Attendees

What to Expect from AVMA Trust

Veterinary school is the first step on your journey toward a fulfilling career. While your chosen profession is full of rewards, it’s not without its risks. The AVMA Trust is here to help you every step of the way with insurance coverages tailored to the unique needs of the profession – and for every stage of your life, from veterinary school through retirement.

The Trust will be providing the following services for students:

  • Our onsite reps will be able to help you enroll or check the status of your complimentary life* and professional liability insurance.
  • Chat with our Trust Veterinarians about their journey to becoming practitioners.
  • Finally, be sure to visit us at the AVMA Pavilion and enter our student sweepstakes for your chance to win one of three $250 VISA gift cards!

Rules and regulations apply. View the sweepstakes rules here.

The AVMA Trust is proud to co-sponsor the VBMA Happy Hour! Saturday, July 19, 2025 4 - 6 p.m. Spin! 1332 F Street NW Washington, D.C. 20004

Join us for a collaborative networking event with VBMA Alumni, Students, Friends, and the AVMA Family. Please RSVP at https://www.vbmaalumni.com/events. Afterwards, head to the Young Professionals Event listed below!

Young Professionals Event Saturday, July 19, 2025 6 - 7:30 p.m. Puttery 800 F Street NW Washington, D.C. 20004

Join us for an event created for veterinary students and veterinarians who are just beginning their professional journeys. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers while enjoying an evening of food, games, and mini golf. Puttery is an immersive indoor mini golf experience featuring three unique courses.

* To be eligible, you must be a SAVMA member in good standing; be between age 18 and 65; reside in, and be a legal resident of, the 50 United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico; and be a full-time veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited school within the U.S. "Good standing" means that a student's SAVMA membership dues have been paid and are up to date by November 1 of the academic year (or April 1 if a student is beginning school in a winter term). If membership dues are not up to date, no benefits would be payable. Coverage ends upon termination of SAVMA membership. The AVMA Trust pays all premium charges for this complimentary coverage. Student members in PA, VA, and WI are required to register for this coverage to be eligible for this offer by registering online or calling 800.621.6360. This coverage is underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company, NY, NY 10010 on group policy form GMR.