Wildlife Appreciation Group (WAG)
WAG’s mission is to spread the love of wildlife to our peers in vet school. From our flagship WAG/MAG Speaker Night, inaugural Trivia Night to social media platforms to share monthly animal features and wildlife placement experiences by students, we are always looking for more creative ways to bring wildlife closer to you.
We also update our socials regarding overseas wildlife related EMS placements or career-related posts when the opportunity arises!
Give us a follow on our Facebook and Instagram pages to stay updated on our events and activities for the year!
2025 executive members:
President: Alicia Key
Vice President & Treasurer: Tianh Van Hoorn
Secretary: Charles Steward
DVM2 Reps: Rohem Bergen, Maia Loeffler
DVM1 Reps: Michael Davies, Caitlin Fettes
Our events in 2024:
MAG & WAG Speaker Night
The annual Speaker Night hosted over 70 DVM students across all 4 years to hear more from seasoned veterinarians working in the wildlife and marine sectors! Additionally, the event raised a total of $1200, which was donated to Wildlife Victoria and Vets for Climate Action.
Battle of the SIGs
Four SIGs came together to test the general knowledge of our DVM1 and DVM2 peers on 17 September 2024. We ended the day with a hot, scrumptious Don Tojo dinner!
Wildlife First Aid
Kate Turner, owner of Murrindindi Ranges Wildlife Shelter, gave a Wildlife First Aid Presentation for vet students! She shared her experiences with different species such as kangaroos, wombats and magpies, and even taught us how to wrap up a kangaroo’s limb!
