The American Kennel Club, in cooperation with Bayer K-9 Advantix and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), offers annual scholarships for veterinary technology students. Applicants must be members of NAVTA and be full-time students in a veterinary technician school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Award criteria include the applicant’s academic achievement, activities in small animal research and work with NAVTA. Award amounts vary.
American Kennel Club Veterinary Outreach
8051 Arco Corporate Dr.
Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27617
919-816-3717
akc.org
Oxbow Animal Health awards $500 each to two students each year to study veterinary technology. Applicants must demonstrate interest in working with small and exotic animals. Application requirements include a resume, one letter of reference and an essay outlining why the student wants to work in the exotic animal field.
Oxbow Academy
29012 Mill Rd.
Murdock, NE 68407
800-249-0366
oxbowanimalhealth.com
The Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians grants the annual Laurie Page-Peck Scholarship to a veterinary technology student with an interest in zoo veterinary technology. The scholarship pays a maximum of $1,000 to allow the recipient to attend the organization’s annual conference. Applicants must submit a scientific paper and present the paper at the conference if they receive the scholarship. Eligible students must attend a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians
903 10th St. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-764-6264
azvt.org