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AAVMC awards inaugural Chewy Veterinary Leaders Cohort

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org  Washington, D.C., March 27, 2024– The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is excited to announce the 2024-2025 Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program Cohort. Fifteen third-year students will receive a $20,000 scholarship paid directly to their educational institution through the AAVMC over […]

AAVMC awards over $176,000 in Diversity Leadership scholarships with assistance from Merck Animal Health

MEDIA CONTACT:Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2024 – The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has awarded twenty-two scholarships to students enrolled in AAVMC member institutions. These scholarships, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, support AAVMC’s efforts as a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion […]

AAVMC awards 2nd Annual AAVMC Dr. Catherine A. Knupp Scholarship and 200+ student scholarships with grants from The Zoetis Foundation

MEDIA CONTACT:Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., March 18, 2024 – The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to award the AAVMC Dr. Catherine A. Knupp scholarship for the second consecutive year. Two students will receive a one-time award of $25,000 to support their academic pursuits.  The […]

American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges welcomes 12 schools for membership

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org  WASHINGTON, D.C., January 31, 2024 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has recently welcomed 12 new institutions for membership. The Universidad de Ana G. Mendez in Puerto Rico has received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the Council on […]

American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges announces resignation of CEO

  MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org  WASHINGTON, D.C., January 14, 2024 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) announces the resignation of Dr. Andrew T. Maccabe, CEO, effective June 30, 2024. Dr. Maccabe has effectively led the AAVMC for 12 years, having previously served as Associate […]

American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Announces 2024 Award Winners

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org  WASHINGTON, D.C., January 12th, 2024—The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to announce our 2024 award winners. These awards represent significant professional achievement in veterinary medicine through research, diversity, leadership, and teaching. The award winners are:  Billy E. […]

AAVMC Partners with Chewy Health to Launch New Veterinary Scholarship

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org  Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program will accelerate educational and mentorship opportunities for the next generation of veterinary leaders. Washington, D.C., November 6, 2023– The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is excited to announce that Chewy Health, the dedicated healthcare arm […]

American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges and the Academy of Veterinary Educators announce founding member cohort

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh, Director for Marketing and Communications Phone: 202/371-9195 x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org  WASHINGTON, D.C., October 18, 2023 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) in partnership with the Academy of Veterinary Educators (AVE) is pleased to announce its founding members to oversee the Academy Certified Expert Educator credential. After completing a rigorous […]

University of Liverpool obtains AVMA COE Accreditation and AAVMC Member Institution status

MEDIA CONTACT: Susan Leigh Phone: 202/371-9195, x171 Email: sleigh@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., July 31, 2023 —The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to welcome University of Liverpool as a fully accredited member institution. The University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science recently obtained its American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council of Education accreditation status. An AAVMC Member […]

AAVMC and FFAR Announce 2023 Vet Fellows

MEDIA CONTACT:Susan LeighPhone: 202/371-9195, x171Email: sleigh@aavmc.org Washington, D.C., July 17, 2023 – The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) jointly announce the 2023 Cohort of FFAR Vet Fellows. FFAR builds public-private partnerships to fund bold research addressing food insecurity and agriculture challenges. In 2018, FFAR teamed up […]