Cleveland, September 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Embrace Pet Insurance has announced a new partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) to launch a scholarship program dedicated to supporting veterinary students seeking careers in shelter medicine. This two-year initiative will award a total of $50,000 in scholarships. Each year, five veterinary students will receive $5,000 scholarships, for an amount of ten students who will receive scholarships for the duration of the program.
“Partnering with the AVMF to launch this vital initiative underscores our dedication to the future of veterinary medicine and supporting animals in need,” she said. Brian MaciasCEO of Embrace Pet Insurance. “Through scholarships for veterinary students passionate about shelter medicine, we seek to empower a new generation of veterinarians committed to animal welfare.”
Dr. Rena CarlsonAVMF President and AVMA Immediate Past President adds, “We are thrilled that Embrace Pet Insurance has partnered with the AVMF to create a new scholarship to support veterinary students interested in a career in shelter medicine. We are grateful for Embrace’s commitment to supporting veterinary students and enabling them to pursue the careers they desire after graduation. Supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals is one of the AVMF’s key priorities.”
About the Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship:
Eligibility:
- Third- or fourth-year student in good academic standing at an AVMA Council on Veterinary Education-accredited veterinary school.
- Based in USA.
- Demonstrates a clear intention to work in shelter medicine after graduation.
Chronology:
- Registration open: September 1st – September 30, 2024
- Review period: October 7th – October 25, 2024
- Notification of Award and Disbursement of Funds: Fall 2024
Embrace Pet Insurance is dedicated to supporting charitable initiatives, with more than 1.1 million dollars contributed to non-profit organizations in 2022 and 2023.
For more information about Embrace Pet Insurance, please visit abrapetinsurance.com or call (800) EMBRACE.
About Embrace Pet Insurance
Embrace Pet Insurance, a premier pet health insurance provider for dogs and cats in USAEmbrace offers a comprehensive accident and illness insurance plan. In addition to insurance, Embrace offers Wellness Rewards, an optional, non-insurance preventative care product that is unique to the industry. Wellness Rewards reimburses for routine veterinary visits, grooming, vaccinations, training, and more, with no itemized limitations. Embrace has received numerous accolades for customer and employee satisfaction, including being named the best pet insurance provider on Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s Best Insurance Companies and being certified as a Great Place to Work. Embrace is a proud member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) and continues to innovate and improve the pet insurance experience for pet owners nationwide. Embrace Pet Insurance is a privately held organization, backed by JAB Holding Company.
For more information about Embrace Pet Insurance, please visit EmbracePetInsurance.com or call (800) 660-3817.
About the American Veterinary Medical Foundation
He American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) The AVMF is the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. For more than 60 years, the AVMF has been dedicated to developing resources to advance the science and practice of veterinary medicine in order to improve animal and human health. The Foundation's programs and activities are designed to benefit veterinary medicine, promote animal welfare, and enhance research so that the profession is better prepared to address the difficult problems facing animal health today and tomorrow. Charitable contributions and support for the Foundation help veterinarians and the entire veterinary health care team help animals. Our funding priorities include education, disaster relief, charitable veterinary care, and animal health research.
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Public Relations and Communications Manager, Embrace Pet Insurance
ABatteiger@EmbracePetInsurance.com
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