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Join us at AVMA!
The DVMC expands access to veterinary medicine education to rising leaders facing challenges to attending conferences by offering Educational Grants.
Recipients receive an education grant in the form of free conference registration and paid travel expenses (hotel and airfare). A stipend of $500 will be provided to cover meals and transportation to and from the airport.
With hundreds of CE credit hours to choose from, recipients will find relevant learning in a variety of formats and have the opportunity to network with industry professionals and peers.
What else is part of the experience?
DVMC works to make the Educational Grants an experience that builds the careers and connections of rising leaders. This includes a grant reception honoring the recipients, professional headshots, social media features, and VIP events focused. Selected individuals will also be given the opportunity to opt in to the DVMC Leaders program after the conference.
Learn More about the conference at AVMA.
Who should apply?
Veterinary Students, Veterinary Technician Students, and early career Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians (<3 years out of school).
All applicants must be US citizens or legal permanent residents with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped (I-551).
Flights will be provided from cities within the United States.
Grant winners are required to:
Attend an orientation session virtually prior to the conference.
Be available for a virtual interview prior to the conference.
Attend the length of the conference dates (letters of support for your school or work are available).
Attend the educational grant reception, which takes place during the conference where they will be celebrated as a recipient on stage, introduce themselves briefly for 2-3 mins, and respond to 2-3 prepared provided questions.
Provide feedback on the experience in the form of a brief online survey after the event.
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“I am so grateful for all the people I’ve met. I can’t wait to reconnect with everyone and use those network contacts that I’ve made”
Melissa Aguirre Torress | AVMA 2025
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“The people - It’s been great seeing how open, caring and supportive the veterinary community here is. It’s been amazing to see how supportive they are of each other here.”
Gozong Zina Lor | AVMA 2025
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“Getting to meet my fellow grant recipients and hearing their stories has been impactful. You feel a connection and know you aren’t alone.”
Christopher Ibarra | AVMA 2025
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“I feel enlightened, like I now know about new opportunities. Many doors have opened for me and I’m excited to explore these opportunities”
Gabriela Monico | AVMA 2025
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“I got to meet a lot of people who are in my field and who are willing to invest in me and willing to mentor me.”
Breyana Robinson | AVMA 2025
Applications for the 2026 Education Grant will open March 1st-31st, 2026.
Stay tuned for updates!