Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund

Q: When is the deadline for Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Q: Who is eligible for Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund?

Eligible applicants: Current employees or volunteers at nonprofit or municipal animal sheltering organizations.

Petco Love

Foundation Annual Workforce Development Grants Grants for Animal Rescue

Funding Amount

Full tuition for Penn Foster online RVT Associate Degree program (approximately 100 scholarships available)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Current employees or volunteers at nonprofit or municipal animal sheltering organizations

Other requirements

Current employees at veterinary clinics serving animal welfare organizations
Candidates must commit to continuing work in animal welfare field
Must work at organization for at least 2 years after certification
Selected organizations nominate candidates

Overview

Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund

Status: Active scholarship program (launched February 2024)

Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States)

Focus Areas:

Education and career development for veterinary technicians

Addressing veterinary workforce shortage in animal welfare sector

Training for nonprofit and municipal animal shelters

Training for low-cost veterinary clinics

Supporting employees in animal welfare organizations

Award Structure:

Up to 100 scholarships available annually

Full tuition coverage for Penn Foster online RVT Associate Degree program

Program accredited by American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Graduates eligible to sit for Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)

Eligibility:

Current employees or volunteers at nonprofit or municipal animal sheltering organizations

Current employees at veterinary clinics serving animal welfare organizations

Candidates must commit to continuing work in animal welfare field

Must work at organization for at least 2 years after certification

Selected organizations nominate candidates

Background/Problem Addressed:

75% of shelters and low-cost clinics report veterinary workforce shortage

70% of shelters report delays in veterinary care

60% of organizations report 50+ animals waiting for spay/neuter surgery

80% of nonprofit affordable clinics report appointment delays of 1-6 months

Rising costs of veterinary staffing creating organizational crises

Application Period: Rolling (determined by partner organization nomination)

Partner: Penn Foster (innovative online learning provider)

Contact: petcolove.org

How to Apply

Application Process:

1. Organization Level: Nonprofit or municipal animal sheltering organizations or veterinary clinics contact Petco Love regarding scholarship eligibility
2. Organization Nomination: Selected organizations nominate a candidate (current employee or volunteer) to participate
3. Candidate Enrollment: Nominated candidate enrolls in Penn Foster's online RVT Associate Degree program
4. Program Completion: Candidate completes coursework while continuing to work at their organization
5. Certification: Upon graduation, candidate is eligible to sit for the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination)
6. Commitment: Candidate commits to continuing work in animal welfare field for minimum 2 years after certification

Required Commitment:

Candidate must work at organization during program enrollment

Candidate must continue working in animal welfare sector for minimum 2 years after certification

Program Details:

Provider: Penn Foster

Format: Online Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology

Accreditation: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited

Duration: Flexible timeline for completion

Cost to Student: Full tuition covered by scholarship (no out-of-pocket cost)

Selection Criteria:

Commitment to animal welfare work

Current employment/volunteer status at eligible organization