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Petco Love Registered Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund

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Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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

    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

  • Ability to complete program while working

    • Contact: petcolove.org for organization eligibility and nomination process

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    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmentanimal-rescue

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