Zoetis Foundation Champions Global Veterinarian Education, Well-being, and Livelihoods on World Veterinary Day and Beyond

As we celebrate World Veterinary Day, the Zoetis Foundation is proud to support veterinarians around the world today and everyday by providing grant support to initiatives promoting veterinary education, mental well-being, and livelihoods. Recognizing the invaluable role veterinarians and veterinary technicians play in advancing animal health, the Foundation is committed to helping cultivate a thriving, inclusive veterinary profession.

“By investing in veterinary education, mental health resources and capacity-building, we can support the well-being of the veterinarians our communities depend on and help ensure the profession is well-equipped to meet the growing needs of today and in the future,” said Jeannette Ferran Astorga, President of the Zoetis Foundation and Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Communications and Sustainability at Zoetis. “The Zoetis Foundation is honored to continue our commitment to advancing opportunities for veterinarians around the world.”

To date, the Zoetis Foundation has committed $18.7 million to advance opportunities for veterinarians and farmers worldwide, fund humanitarian relief efforts and support colleague matching gifts. Key grantees supporting veterinarians include the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the World Food Program.

American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)

In the United States, scholarship funding to the AAVMC helps prepare a diverse, global community of future veterinary leaders with the knowledge, tools and experiences they’ll need to succeed. Specifically, the Foundation provides grant support to fund the Zoetis Foundation/AAVMC Dr. Catherine A. Knupp Scholarship and the Zoetis Foundation/AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship Program. From 2021 to 2023, the Zoetis Foundation disbursed $4.4 million in funding to support the Veterinary Student Scholarship Program—impacting 800+ students.

“As a first-generation Hispanic woman and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, this financial assistance holds profound significance. It symbolizes more than just monetary support; it signifies acknowledgement and encouragement to pursue my dreams despite the obstacles I may encounter along the way,” said Rebekah Morgan, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine DVM Candidate and Zoetis Foundation/AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship recipient.