Creating more opportunities in veterinary profession and increasing representation within the industry are the main goals of a new scholarship grant.
Launched by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), in partnership with Chewy Health, the Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program has provided $300,000 in scholarships to underserved veterinary students.
The program will reward 15 third-year students with a $20,000 grant, paid directly to their institution via the AAVMC.
“We are passionate about fostering a healthy culture in veterinary medicine and our scholarship program uniquely focuses on the opportunity to support veterinarians as they are navigating the transition from being a student to a doctor,” says Mita Malhotra, president of Chewy Health. “Our goal is to enable our participants to develop a solid foundation as they are building their practices. We hope these new leaders will inspire even more caregivers to enter the profession.”
In addition to financial assistance, participants will also receive resources to help them through their final years of veterinary school and into the next phase of their careers. During the course of the scholarship program, students will be invited to participate in leadership training, networking and more. Post-graduation, participants will be sponsored to join a six-month mentorship and professional development curriculum.
Applications for the Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program has opened on Nov. 1, 2023. For more information, click here.