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Wildlife and Exotics Student Association

FMVB wild side! 🐅🦎🐬
📢Calling all wildlife & exotic animal enthusiasts
Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, Congress
📩Sponsors & Collabs welcome !

05/10/2026

The WESA Merch Drop is officially here! 🛍️🌿 We are so excited to launch the first two items of our new collection.

Here is what you can get:
🔖 1. Bookmarks (Available in two versions: "From Sky to Sea" and "Echoes of the Wild")
* Members: 4€
* Non-members: 6€
👛 2. Coin Purse
* Members: 4,5€
* Non-members: 6,5€
* ⚠️ Extremely limited edition: only 100 pcs available!
🔥 SPECIAL PACKS:
* Special Pack 1 (Both bookmarks - 10% off!)
* Special Pack 2 (1 bookmark + 1 coin purse): 8€ for Members or 11€ for Non-members

⏳ What you need to know before ordering:
* The Coin Purses are a strictly LIMITED EDITION of only 100 pieces! Once they are gone, they are gone.
* Merch Collection: Pick up your goodies right at the faculty in the association room during our permanences or directly from us during lectures!

Head over to wesafmvb.com right now to place your order!
This is just the beginning, and a lot more is to come in the following months... 🤫

01/10/2026

Welcome to WESA!🌿 Membership for the 2026/2027 academic year is officially OPEN! 🎉

Whether you are passionate about wildlife conservation or exotic animal medicine, WESA (Wildlife and Exotics Student Association) is the place for you! We are an English student association dedicated entirely to wildlife and exotics.

For just 7,30€ (valid for 10 months!), your membership unlocks amazing perks:
💸 Free access to conferences
🩺 Priority and/or free access for workshops
🎁 Preferential rates for our goodies and events

What’s on the agenda this year?
🦎 Multiple conferences on exotics and wildlife
🩺 Workshops with vets
🐍 Exciting outings (Reptiland and more)
🔖 Goodies (bookmarks, coin purses, and more to come)
🐻 The BEAR congress in March 2027, plus many other surprises!
Ready to join the pack?

🐾 Head to the link in our BIO and follow these simple steps:
1️⃣ Home page: Click "Become a member" or on the Join us page "Buy now" in the section Membership
2️⃣ Add your info
3️⃣ Proceed to payment (7,30€)

We hope to see you very soon at our upcoming events to share a good time together!

Exotically yours, WESA team 🦒🦓

28/09/2026

October is looking wild! 🦇🎃

We are officially starting the new WESA year with a month full of exciting opportunities to learn and connect.

Get your calendars ready, because WESA is kicking off the academic year with a packed month of events, conferences, and some exciting surprises for all wildlife and exotic animal lovers at FMVB 🐍🐺

Save these key dates so you don't miss out:
🕸️ Oct 1st – Membership Registration Opens & Back-to-School Presentation
👕 Oct 5th – Merch Launch
🎟️ Oct 11th – Lottery Launch
🏛️ Oct 20th – On-site Conference
🤝 Oct 22nd – CEV 1st Meeting
💻 Oct 27th – Online Conference
⏳ Oct 31st – Membership Registration Ends

⚠️ Important reminder: You only have until November 8th to officially join WESA for this academic year, so make sure to register before the deadline!

Are you ready for an amazing year together? Tag a friend who needs to join WESA! 🐾👇

29/08/2026

🎉 CELEBRATING 2K WILDLIFE & EXOTIC ENTHUSIASTS! 🐾

What started as a shared passion for wildlife, exotics, and zoo animal medicine has now grown into a 2,000-strong community here! 🐇

From packed amphitheaters and hands-on clinical workshops to unforgettable events like BEAR, every milestone has been shaped by your enthusiasm, curiosity, and passion for wildlife and exotic species.

A huge thank you to every student, speaker, teacher, and faculty member who has been part of this journey 🩵

And this is only the beginning! We have plenty of exciting workshops, guest lectures, and events coming up, so stay tuned…

Drop a 🦎, 🦅, or 🦁 in the comments if you’ve been along for the ride!

Here’s to the next 2K! ✨

21/08/2026

🌍 Calling All FUTURE VETERINARIANS! 🐾

Are you passionate about protecting wildlife, promoting biodiversity, and making a real impact on conservation? Then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

We are thrilled to announce an open call to form the VPB Student Committee! 🦁🦅

WESA is teaming up with Veterinarians for Biodiversity (VPB) to empower the next generation of veterinary professionals. We believe that veterinarians play a crucial role in safeguarding the planet’s unique ecosystems and its inhabitants.

🎓 WHO CAN JOIN?
Veterinary students of any nationality and anyone genuinely interested in wildlife, biodiversity, or conservation.

🤝 WHY JOIN THE VPB STUDENT COMMITTEE?
By joining the committee, you will be able to participate in critical discussions about biodiversity issues, as well as connect and network with other like-minded students!

📅 HOW DOES IT WORK?
It will be one meeting monthly between students, in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Here is your the chance to have a real, positive impact!

✨ INTERESTED? APPLY NOW! ✨
- Send us a direct message here on Instagram.
- Or email us at: [email protected]

⏰ DEADLINE: Apply before September 10, 2026! Don't wait!

💡 Not ready to join the committee but still want to help? 💡
Check out www.vpbiodiv.com to discover how you can support VPB’s mission!

15/07/2026

[ YOUR NEW WESA MERCH IS COMING! ] 🦒🌿

One of our upcoming back-to-school merch items will be a custom bookmark featuring YOUR animal photos! We are now looking for wildlife & exotic animal pictures to create a beautiful collective design.

How it works: 🐾
1️⃣ Send your photo: Send your animal photo during summer (we collect submissions until mid-September!!).
2️⃣ The design: We create one collective bookmark design with your pictures.
3️⃣ Get yours: The bookmark will be sold at the start of the academic year (to be picked up at the faculty only).

How to participate:
📥 Send your photos via Instagram DM or email. We count on your participation!!

🎁 BONUS: All participants will receive a small gift!!

We can't wait to see your amazing shots! 📸

16/05/2026

[ ❗ May 20th – 8:00 pm RO ❗ ]

Join us for an exciting online conference exploring different restraint methods used in zoo and exotic animals! 🦒

From physical restraint to teleanesthesia, we will dive into the challenges, techniques, and decision-making behind safely handling a wide variety of species 🩺

🗣️ Our speaker is DVM Anaïs Nowakowski, veterinarian practicioner at Branféré Zoo in France 🦓. She works daily with zoo and exotic species, combining clinical medicine, animal welfare, and species management in a zoological setting.

📚 Theme: Different Restraint Methods with Zoo Animals
📅 When? Wednesday, May 20th at 8:00 pm (RO time)
🏫 Where? Online
💸 Price: Free for WESA & GESAN members, 1€ for non-members

👉 Registration on our website is mandatory, link in bio!

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn more about zoo animal medicine and restraint techniques from an experienced zoo veterinarian! 🐾

15/05/2026

🚨 WESA RECRUITMENT IS OPEN! 🚨

WESA is looking for new motivated team members 🩺

This recruitment is especially important this year, as many members are graduating or leaving the team.
Without new motivated students, we simply cannot ensure the organization of BEAR next year 🐻

If you want BEAR and WESA to continue, this is your chance to get involved.

We are looking for students interested in design, communication & social media, sponsorships, website, events & conferences, BEAR organization 🐾

✨ No experience is required, motivation, reliability and involvement are what matter most! ✨

This is a unique opportunity to take responsibility in a real student association, develop skills, and help keep one of the biggest exotic veterinary student events alive 🌍

📅 Deadline: May 20th
📅 Mandatory meet-up: May 21st (from 7 PM)

👉 Apply with the link in bio

We’re counting on you 🦁💕

05/05/2026

[ ❗ Monday, May 11th – 7:00 pm RO ❗ ]

Ready to master the high-stakes world of exotic medicine? 🐰🐹
Join us for an intensive on-site conference focused on the Main Emergencies in Small Mammals! We are diving into the critical protocols needed to save our smallest patients when every second counts.

🗣️ Our distinguished speaker is DVM Léa-Louise Lebel, an ECZM Resident (Small Mammals) at Exotic Clinic in Nandy, France. With over 3.5 years of exclusive experience in exotic medicine, including a specialized private internship and a global education across France, Spain, and Belgium, Dr. Lebel brings a wealth of international expertise to the podium. 🌍✨ Her dedication to clinical excellence makes her the perfect guide for navigating complex emergency cases!

🤝 This event is organized in special collaboration with our sponsor, Sevetys. Established in 2016, Sevetys is a leading French veterinary network of 200+ clinics. By utilizing a « Local Cluster » model, they ensure specialized expertise and advanced equipment are shared across their network, allowing veterinarians to focus entirely on medical and surgical excellence. 🏥🩺

📚 The Theme: Main Emergencies in Small Mammals
📅 When? Monday, May 11th at 7:00 pm (RO time)
🏫 Where? ON-SITE, Amphitheater Miclaus (FMVB)
💸 Price:
FREE for WESA & ABEVAC members
2€ for non-members
👉 Secure Your Spot! Registration on our website is mandatory (link in bio).

🥨 Bonus: Stick around for a BUFFET at the end to network with fellow students and professionals! 🥪 Please remember to bring your ecocup to help us keep our events sustainable and green. ☕♻️

Don’t miss this chance to learn from a specialist at the forefront of small mammal medicine! 🐰🚑

04/05/2026

❗ May 2026 Calendar Drop ❗🌿☀️

WESA’s May calendar is here, and it’s packed with hands-on learning and exciting conferences you don’t want to miss!

This month, get ready for:

• 🐾 May 11 : Special conference, sponsored by Sevetys, with Dr Léa-Louise Lebel on small mammal emergencies. Save the date, this one is going to be especially great!

• 💉 May 12 : Practical session at FMVB on handling and blood sampling basics on small mammals, keep your schedule open!

• 🦁 May 15 & May 20: Online conferences on zoo animal medicine

• 🐦 May 30: Avian endoscopy workshop at Exotic Vet Center with Dr Mihai Macinic

May is all about building practical skills and expanding your knowledge in exotic and wildlife medicine 🌱

Stay tuned for registrations and sh***un releases!

Are you ready? ✨

Address

Bucharest

Website

http://wesafmvb.com/

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