American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)

06/11/2026

✨Donor spotlight: Dr. Clark and Rita Fobian

This month, we’re honored to recognize the Fobians for their lifelong dedication to veterinary medicine and their commitment to creating a lasting legacy for animals, pet owners, and the profession.

“What better way to express our gratitude than to support the Foundation,” says Dr. Clark Fobian, a former AVMF Development Council member and past AVMA president.

By including AVMF in their estate plans, Clark and Rita are honoring a lifetime devoted to animals and helping ensure future generations benefit from compassionate veterinary care.

Thank you, Clark and Rita, for your generosity and vision. ❤️

06/05/2026

✨For one University of Georgia veterinary medical student, shelter medicine isn’t just a career goal—it’s a calling. 🩺🐾

Thanks to scholarship support, Varsha Ramachandra is gaining hands-on experience caring for vulnerable animals and preparing for a future in municipal shelter medicine, where every healthy adoption can change a life.

⬇️Read how donor generosity is helping Varsha pursue her passion and create brighter futures for shelter animals.

Read more at avmf.org

06/01/2026

🔬Graduate students, mark your calendars! On June 1, applications open for the VPRF/AVMF Veterinary Pharmacology Fellowship.

If you are pursuing a career in veterinary pharmacology research, you may be eligible apply for up to $10,000 in support for training, stipends, professional travel, and other scholarly activities.

📅 Application period opens: June 1
📅 Deadline to apply: August 15

Funded by the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation and administered by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, this fellowship is designed to help strengthen the future of veterinary pharmacology research.

Follow the link below for details, and get ready to apply!
https://www.avmf.org/grants-and-scholarships/research-support/veterinary-pharmacology-fellowship/

The Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation (VPRF) and the AVMF have partnered to fund student fellowships with the goal of increasing the number and quality of trained veterinary pharmacology researchers.

05/11/2026

It’s ALWAYS a good time to start working on your mental health, and there is no better time than May for . This can start with the smallest steps, such as taking seminars on Axon and/or recruiting colleagues to complete the wellbeing certificate programs.

AVMA Axon is filled with courses that focus on all aspects of wellbeing - both personal and professional. From stress management to team building, here are ways to help empower you to take ownership of your wellbeing. https://bit.ly/4bLNKik

05/09/2026

🌟 Donor spotlight: Dr. Douglas Kratt

This month, we’re honored to celebrate Dr. Kratt for his lasting impact on the veterinary profession and continued support of animal health and welfare.

After serving as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), he chaired the AVMF board of directors in 2021, helping to strengthen support for veterinarians, students, and communities in need. Today, he continues to support the veterinary profession, including serving on the AVMA board of directors.

💙 Through his generosity and leadership, programs like scholarships, grants, and disaster relief continue to make a meaningful difference across veterinary medicine.

Tap the link in the comments below to learn how you can get involved with the AVMF. ⬇️

05/05/2026

U.S. pet ownership has climbed by more than 8% from 2016 to 77.5 million households. With nearly 80% of owners now considering their pets cherished members of the family, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is celebrating National Pet Week (May 3-9) and the enduring human-animal bond....

04/29/2026

👏 Join us in congratulating more than 175 outstanding veterinary technician students selected to receive a Zoetis Foundation/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship. 🐾

Recipients were chosen for their potential to help address our changing world and the health, food, and welfare needs of the U.S. veterinary community.

➡️ Find the link to the full list of recipients in the comments below.

04/28/2026

🐾 In honor of , our partners at Purina Pro Plan invite pet lovers nationwide to say “thank you” to the veterinary professionals who care for our animals through every moment, big and small.

For every message shared now through May 31, Purina will make a donation to support select programs including the AVMF REACH Program™—helping veterinarians provide care when families need it most.

💙 Send a note of appreciation at Thanks.ProPlanVet.com

Show your gratitude for the vets who care for our pets. Send a thank-you note or nominate a vet clinic — Pro Plan Veterinary will donate up to $50,000 to support the veterinary community.

04/24/2026

📢Last call: Just one week left to apply for up to $150,000💰 in funding through the Stanton Foundation Canine Clinical Research Grant.

💰 Applications for up to $150,000 in funding through the Stanton Foundation Canine Clinical Research Grant are being accepted through May 1, 2026.

Offered in partnership with the AVMF, this grant supports research that expands the evidence base for cost-effective diagnostic and treatment options in general practice, helping improve access to quality care for dogs while supporting practice sustainability. 📊💙

🔬 Learn more and apply: https://www.avmf.org/grants-and-scholarships/research-support/canines/

04/21/2026

🐾 Csaba was just a curious puppy when he swallowed a foreign object. Surgery saved his life, but then complications hit. Dr. Melody Ward was able to give the pup a second chance when his owner couldn't afford a second procedure.

💙 Find out how Csaba got a second chance. Link in comments.