The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has announced plans to build a new 35,000 square foot veterinary clinic on campus. The $17 million facility will be located next to the recently remodeled laboratory, which was renovated at a cost of $9.3 million. The new facility, to be called
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Celebrate National Pet Week
The American Veterinary Medical Association is celebrating National Pet Week from May 6-12, 2019. The theme for 2019 is “A Lifetime of Love.” The event was established in 1981 to encourage responsible pet ownership, promote the human-animal bond, and increase awareness of veterinary medicine. Veterinarians, veterinary technicians, school groups, and
AVMF Veterinary Scholarship Applications Open
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has announced that applications for several veterinary scholarships will be accepted beginning March 1, 2019. The awards include: AVMA/AVMF Scholarship for Veterans:Four $1,000 scholarships are available to veterans of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy currently in their first three years of veterinary school.Mildred Sylvester
Veterinary Essay Contest to Award Scholarships
Entries are currently being accepted for the third annual Solutions for the Profession Competition sponsored by the VIN Foundation. Any student currently enrolled in vet school is eligible to enter for a chance to win one of three scholarships: $3,000 for the winner, $1,500 for the runner up, and $1,000
Veterinary Career Network to Host Online Career Fair
Here’s something different for job seekers—the Veterinary Career Network, launched by the American Veterinary Medical Association in 2006, is hosting its first ever online career fair on Thursday, September 27, 2018. The fair will run from 11am to 3pm Eastern time. The inaugural VCN Career Fair currently lists 137 participating employers
New Vet School at Texas Tech Moves Forward
Texas Tech’s plan to build the nation’s 31st veterinary school made a critical step forward last week, as the Amarillo City Council approved a measure to fund up to $69 million for its construction—a significant portion of the $90 million required. Once construction is complete, Texas Tech will have the
Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarship Announced
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association has announced that applications are currently being accepted for the Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarship. This award, established in 2016, is intended for vet students who are interested in animal welfare issues and have actively pursued this interest through volunteer work. The first place
Attention Walmart Shoppers: Vet Clinics Coming Soon
Retail giant Walmart has announced that it will begin offering veterinary services in partnership with PetIQ, an Idaho-based veterinary chain. The first 20 locations will be open by May 2018, and a few are already in operation. PetIQ has plans to open 1,000 additional VetIQ Petcare clinics in retail-partner locations
New Veterinary Show Coming to CBS in April
CBS has announced the addition of a new veterinary show to its Saturday morning lineup. “Pet Vet Dream Team” is a half hour program aimed at teens, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes view of the veterinary profession. The show follows veterinarians at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital who treat a variety
Veterinary Essay Contest to Award Cash Prizes
The VIN Foundation has announced its second annual essay competition for veterinary students, which will award cash scholarships for the top three finishers. Each submission must be 1,000 words or less and address the 2018 topic: “Now that you are in veterinary school, what do you wish you had known