American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)

10/12/2026

🎓🐾 Calling all veterinary technician students—scholarship applications are being accepted!

The Zoetis Foundation/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship Program helps offset educational expenses while supporting the next generation of veterinary technicians.

35 outstanding veterinary technician students will receive scholarships to help address student debt and support a diverse, evolving veterinary profession.

Eligibility:
• Full-time student in good standing at a CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology, veterinary nursing or animal health technology program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
• 2nd year of a 2-year program, or 3rd year of a 4-year program (or equivalent for term-based programs)
• Demonstrated academic excellence and financial need are considered

📅 Applications are open Oct. 1–31, 2026.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://www.avmf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/the-zoetis-foundation-avmf-veterinary-technician-student-scholarship

The Zoetis Foundation/AVMF Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship Program was developed to offset educational expenses related to attaining a veterinary education. The program focuses on addressing the issue of student debt and the need to foster diversity in the profession - issues that greatly....

10/08/2026

✨Today is DAF Day, the national giving day for donor-advised funds.

If you have a donor-advised fund, recommending a grant to the AVMF helps support people and programs that care for animals through veterinary charitable care, disaster relief, grants, and scholarships.

Your generosity helps build a better world for animals and the people who care for them.

➡️Learn more: https://www.avmf.org/legacy

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09/29/2026

🚨🐾 Disasters can happen when we least expect them. Are you prepared?

In this article, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) shares practical tips to help pet owners prepare before disaster strikes—from creating an emergency plan to building a pet emergency kit.

And when disaster does strike, AVMF Disaster Relief and Reimbursement Grants help provide support for animals and those who care for them, including charitable veterinary medical care and boarding.

💙 Read the article, prepare today and give to help AVMF be ready when the veterinary community needs us most.

🔗 Read more: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/emergency-care/pets-and-disasters

Be prepared to take care of pets and other animals, especially during disasters such as fire, flood, or other emergencies.

09/24/2026

🚨🐾 Be ready when disaster strikes. The AVMA Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program, supported in part by the AVMF, helps veterinarians and veterinary students build the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to disasters and animal health emergencies.

And when disaster strikes, the AVMF Disaster Relief program can help provide support for animals and veterinary professionals.

🎓 Learn more about the certificate: https://axon.avma.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=198

During , there's no better time to sign up for the AVMA Veterinary First Responder Certificate Program - ensuring veterinarians and veterinary students have the knowledge and skills to serve as first responders and are prepared to respond effectively to disasters. https://bit.ly/4c96Azj

09/23/2026

🎓🐾 Scholarship support for your veterinary future: AVMF is accepting applications for more than 10 scholarship opportunities supporting a wide range of interests—from shelter medicine and equine sports medicine to internal medicine, dermatology and more.

💰 Awards of up to $15,000
📅 Apply by Sept. 30, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.avmf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/

AVMF is committed to helping offset the cost of veterinary medical education. Donations support outstanding veterinary students who are addressing the health and research needs of society – both today and tomorrow.

09/23/2026

🚨🐾 National Preparedness Month reminds us that being ready means being ready to help.

AVMF Disaster Relief and Reimbursement Grants help animals and those who care for them following devastating events. Disaster grants can help cover the costs of charitable veterinary medical care and boarding for animals during these challenging times.

Your support helps AVMF respond quickly with resources for animals and the veterinary professionals on the front lines.

💙 Give today so we can be ready when help is needed most.
https://www.avmf.org/our-impact/disaster-support/

AVMF Disaster Relief and Reimbursement Grants help animals and those that care for them following devastating events. Disaster grants can cover the costs of veterinary charitable medical care and boarding for animals during these times.

09/16/2026

🎓 🐾 Looking for externships? Externship listings are now part of the AVMA Career Center. This new, streamlined experience makes it easier to search and apply for externships in the same place you’ll find the profession’s largest collection of veterinary jobs.

• Explore opportunities
• Build your clinical skills
• Start planning your future

👇See the comments below for the link.

09/12/2026

🎓🐾 Veterinary technician students, this opportunity is for you! The AVMF, in partnership with Dechra US, is now accepting applications for the Dechra Veterinary Products Veterinary Technician Scholarship.

💰 Five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to eligible veterinary technician students.

To qualify, applicants must be:

• In their final year of an AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technician program

• Currently enrolled and in good standing

• In good academic standing with a passing GPA

📅 Apply Sept. 1–30, 2026

Ready to take the next step toward your veterinary technician career? Learn more and apply: https://www.avmf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/dechra-technician-scholarship/



National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)

The AVMF is excited to partner with Dechra to offer five $2,000 dollar scholarships to eligible veterinary technician students. Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, an...

09/11/2026

🌟 Donor spotlight: For decades, Dr. Robert H. Knapp has dedicated his career to veterinary medicine—not only caring for patients and their families, but also giving his time, leadership and support to strengthen the profession he loves.

As a longtime AVMF supporter, Dr. Knapp has helped advance our mission to support people and programs that help care for animals.

Dr. Knapp, thank you for your generosity, your leadership, and your unwavering dedication to the veterinary profession. We’re grateful to have you as part of the AVMF family. 🐾💙

09/09/2026

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation (VPRF) have partnered to fund research grants with a focus on veterinary pharmacology.