AVTA Scholarships and Awards
Vet Tech of the Year Award
Do you know an outstanding veterinary technician? The Alabama Veterinary Technician Association is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Alabama Veterinary Technician of the Year! Please submit applications to alvettech@gmail.com ATTN ‘Alabama Veterinary Technician of the Year’ no later than October 15, 2022.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Nominee must be a licensed veterinary technician in the state of Alabama
2. Nominator must submit a brief essay (250-word maximum) detailing how this individual has provided leadership and contribution to the veterinary industry as well as outstanding achievement
3. Application must be submitted no later than 11:59pm CST on October 15, 2022
4. Application should include nominee’s full name, email address, and phone number. The AVTA executive board will review all application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recipient will be announced at the AVTA Annual Conference on October 22, 2022.
VCA Animal Hospitals Scholarship
The Alabama Veterinary Technician Association is proud to announce a sponsored scholarship from VCA Animal Hospitals! This scholarship will be awarded to one veterinary technology student for the amount of $500. The scholarship may be used for payment of tuition, fees, and/or books. Interested applicants should submit the following information to alvettech@gmail.com ATTN ‘VCA sponsored scholarship’ no later than December 15, 2022.
The VCA Animal Hospital Sponsored Scholarship criteria:
- Student must be full-time in a veterinary technology program in the state of Alabama
- Given on the basis of academic achievement
- Student must have a 3.0 GPA or higher in high school or previous college courses
- Applicants must submit a brief essay (500-word maximum) detailing why they want to be a veterinary technician
- Applicants must submit two letters of support. One must be from a faculty member of the program they attend and the other must be from a DVM/VMD or credentialed technician they have worked with. In the event a letter cannot be obtained from a faculty member, a second letter from a DVM/VMD or credentialed technician will be accepted.
- Application must be submitted no later than 11:59pm CST on December 15, 2022
- Applicants should include their full name, email address, and phone number
The AVTA executive board will review all applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A scholarship recipient will be selected and awarded $500 via check.
Special thanks for VCA Animal Hospitals for their continued support of credentialed veterinary technicians and the sponsorship of the scholarship.
Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarship
The ALVMF Sponsored Scholarship criteria:
- Applicants must be a current AVTA member (2023) and be in good standing with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners if licensed
• Applicants must submit a brief essay (250-word maximum) detailing what he/she would use the scholarship funds for (pursuit of higher education, certifications, continuing education, veterinary related projects or enrichments e.g. community outreach/service etc.)
• Applicants must submit two letters* of support from a DVM/VMD, credentialed technician, or professional reference such as college professor or colleague. *At least one of these letters must be from a veterinarian or credentialed technician
• Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm CST on March 15th, 2023.
• Applicants should include their full name, email address, and phone number
The AVTA executive board will review all applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A scholarship recipient will be selected and announced no later than April 1, 2023 and will be awarded $500 via check.
Special thanks to ALVMF for their continued support of credentialed veterinary technicians and the sponsorship of the scholarship.