The University of California - Davis, has again been honored as the top veterinary program in the world, according to the highly regarded 2018 QS World University Rankings. The top trio remained unchanged from the 2017 report, with UC Davis again in the top spot, Cornell University named runner-up, and
Month: February 2018
Vet Schools Announce Spring Open Houses
Tuskegee Summer Veterinary Program Announced
The Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine (in Alabama) is again hosting its summer veterinary program that draws high school students from across the country. The program, known as VET STEP, is designed for minority students with an interest in pursuing a veterinary career. In 2018, the first VET STEP session
Human Animal Bond Certification Announced
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has partnered with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) to offer a new online certification option for veterinary professionals. The Human Animal Bond Certification program is sponsored by industry leaders such as PetSmart Charities, Petco, Zoetis, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Veterinarians, veterinary
First Mobile Veterinary Franchise Launched
MVS Pet Care has announced that it is offering veterinarians the chance to become a part of the world’s first mobile veterinary franchise. Mobile veterinary care has become increasingly popular in recent years, but this is the first franchise opportunity for mobile veterinary services (and we wouldn't be surprised if
Jockey Club to Offer $15K Scholarship
The Jockey Club has announced that it will award a $15,000 scholarship ($7,500 per semester) to an outstanding student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an equine or potentially equine-related field. The scholarship, which was first awarded in 2017, is intended for a current or prospective college student with an interest in