Phi Zeta () is the only honor society of veterinary medicine in the United States.
Phi Zeta was established at Cornell University in 1925 with the assistance of Dr. Veranus Alva Moore Phi Zeta is an honor society for veterinary medicine. Its purpose is to promote, acknowledge, and reward scholarship in the profession of veterinary medicine.
Greek scholar, George P. Bristol of Cornell University, suggested that the organization use the Greek word, spelled in its Latin form: PHILOZOI; meaning âÂÂlove for animalsâÂÂ.
The emblem was designed by the artist and naturalist Louis Agassiz Fuertes.
The society's colors are blue and gold.
Third-year students ranking in the top 10% of the class and fourth-year students ranking in the top 25% of the class are invited to become members.
Honorary membership may also be bestowed upon interns, residents, faculty, and non-veterinary field related persons, who have made significant contributions to veterinary medicine.
Chapters have been placed at all 32 accredited veterinary schools in the United States. Active chapters are noted in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.