The Non-Traditional Species Club (NTS) at The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine provides opportunities for veterinary students to gain professional knowledge about the veterinary care of exotic animals not traditionally covered in the normal curriculum. NTS is composed of student chapters of the following national organizations:
- AAV – Association of Avian Veterinarians
- AAZV – American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- ARAV – Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians
- AEMV – Association of Exotic Mammal Vets
- WAVMA – World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association