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
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Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification Available in 2018
It was recently announced that the Fear Free certification program, which has already certified more than 20,000 veterinary professionals as individuals, will expand to offer a veterinary practice certification in April 2018. The Fear Free program is designed to eliminate the anxiety and stress associated with veterinary visits, creating a better
Animal Related Courses Available Online from Penn State
Are you interested in online courses to explore new career options or to enhance your current qualifications? Penn State Extension has a selection of self-paced courses available online at very reasonable prices (especially when you consider the cost of comparable college classes). These are non-credit courses, though one noted below
UGA Vet School to Host Open House
UC Davis Named Top Vet School
The University of California at Davis has been named the top veterinary school worldwide in the 2017 QS World University Rankings. Cornell University was the runner-up, and several other U.S. schools were included in the top 25. The QS rankings are prepared by a British firm using methodology that takes into
Where to Find Veterinary Scholarships
Attending veterinary school is extremely expensive, and the costs have continued to skyrocket over the past decade. According to a report from VIN News, the average vet student’s educational debt has spiked significantly from $81,052 in 2004 to $162,113 in 2013. The American Veterinary Medical Association found that the average