The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Education (COE) has granted “reasonable assurance,” the first step towards full accreditation, to two new veterinary schools in New York and Arizona. The new additions will bring the total of U.S. veterinary programs to 32. After six long years of trying to achieve approval,
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Ohio State Vet School Announces Major Upgrade
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
Veterinary Scholarship Program Accepting Applications for 2019
The 2019 Zoetis/AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, sponsored by Zoetis and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, is now accepting applications. Second and third year veterinary students in the U.S. (and certain schools in the Caribbean) are eligible to apply for one of the $2,000 awards. Approximately 300 scholarships
Long Island University Adds Veterinary Technology Program
Long Island University has announced that in addition to its plans to open a new college of veterinary medicine in 2019, the institution is adding a new four-year veterinary technology program for the Fall 2018 semester. The veterinary technology program is the first four-year program to be offered on Long
New “My Veterinary Life” Website from AVMA
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has created a new website that will serve as a career planning resource for veterinary students and new veterinarians during the critical transition from vet school to professional life. The My Veterinary Life website provides content focused on three areas: career development, financial management, and
Feline Vet Student Scholarships Announced
The Winn Feline Foundation and the American Association of Feline Practitioners have partnered to offer two $2,500 scholarships for third or fourth year veterinary students. One award will go to a student with an interest in becoming a feline practitioner, while the other will go to a student interested in
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
Purdue Joins Vet School Renovation Wars
Purdue University is the latest veterinary school to announce a multi-million dollar renovation of its teaching hospital. More than $37 million was earmarked this week by the state budget committee to replace the large animal teaching hospital and make other necessary improvements. The new 76,000 square foot large animal facility will
Veterinary Scholarships Offered by Dairy Association
The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is now accepting applications for its veterinary student scholarship program. The $1,500 scholarships are available to third and fourth year veterinary students at AVMA accredited schools. Applicants will be judged on their interest and involvement in the dairy industry, as well as their interest
UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Announces Major Expansion
The UC Davis veterinary teaching hospital has revealed plans to double the size of its facility. This ultra-expensive upgrade will cost more than $508 million (yes, half a billion) dollars to complete. Approximately $57 million has been raised to begin the first phase of construction. Once finished, the complex will