VIN Foundation

The VIN Foundation was founded by members of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) in 2005. VIN is an online community of veterinarians and veterinary students with over 75,000 members worldwide. The VIN Foundation’s charitable efforts are centered around the belief that a healthy veterinary profession is essential for healthy animal and human communities.

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VIN Foundation Earns Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator and Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid for Tenth Year in a Row

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Davis, CA: VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is proud to announce dual recognitions highlighting its financial health, and commitment to transparency from the two leading charity tracking organizations, Charity Navigator and Candid. The Charity Navigator four-star rating designates VIN Foundation as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is effectively using its […]

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VIN Foundation makes urgent call to Class of 2026 veterinary graduates, and those who advise them: Do NOT Consolidate. Student loan rules have changed, avoid this one critical mistake

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2026 New Graduate Student Loan Playbook Webinar: 4/22 5pm PT REGISTER NOW Annual free webinar New Veterinary Graduate Student Loan Playbook on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, will teach new grads and those who advise them why and how to decrease the risk of this pitfall DAVIS, CA — The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated

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VIN Foundation Unveils Improved “New Veterinary Graduate Survival Manual” to Support Early-Career Veterinarians

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Davis, CA – The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting the veterinary community through helpful programs, has announced the improved version of its New Veterinary Graduate Survival Manual. This comprehensive, no-cost digital resource is designed to help recent graduates navigate the transition from veterinary student to practicing professional. The first five years of

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Blog | VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | veterinary student loan information veterinary student debt information veterinary student debt news veterinary student debt podcast veterinary student debt blog | The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing programs to support veterinarians throughout their careers, is proud to announce its latest initiative: "40 Veterinary School Loan Estimations in 60 Days" (40 in 60). This comprehensive project provides detailed student loan estimations for each veterinary school in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean islands (40 total) to help prospective veterinary students understand the impact of major federal student loan policy changes | press release

VIN Foundation Launches “40 Veterinary School Loan Estimations in 60 Days” to Help Future Veterinarians Navigate New Federal Student Loan Borrowing Limits

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VIN Foundation launches “40 Veterinary School Loan Estimations in 60 Days” to help future veterinarians navigate new federal student loan borrowing limits Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing programs to support veterinarians throughout their careers, is proud to announce its latest initiative: “40 Veterinary School Loan Estimations in 60 Days” (40 in

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Announcing the second annual awardees of the Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship Created by Becky Godchaux

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VIN Foundation announces the second annual awardees of the Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship created by Becky Godchaux Two veterinary school students have each been awarded $140,000 scholarships for the second year in a row, and the third annual scholarship is announced Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation is excited to announce the Mike Dunn,

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2025 New Grad Student Loan Playbook: Live Session FAQ Hot Topics – Student Loan Grace Periods

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What is the “New Grad Student Loan Playbook” webinar about? The “New Grad Student Loan Playbook” is an annual webinar by VIN and VIN Foundation aimed at providing information and guidance to graduating veterinarians regarding their student loans and repayment options. With the rapidly changing student loan landscape, each graduating class faces new and different

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2025 New Grad Student Loan Playbook: Live Session FAQ Hot Topics

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What is the “New Grad Student Loan Playbook” webinar about? The “New Grad Student Loan Playbook” is an annual webinar by VIN and VIN Foundation aimed at providing information and guidance to graduating veterinarians regarding their student loans and repayment options. With the rapidly changing student loan landscape, each graduating class faces new and different

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2025 New Grad Student Loan Playbook: Live Session FAQ Hot Topics – Student Loan Consolidation

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What is the “New Grad Student Loan Playbook” webinar about? The “New Grad Student Loan Playbook” is an annual webinar by VIN and VIN Foundation aimed at providing information and guidance to graduating veterinarians regarding their student loans and repayment options. With the rapidly changing student loan landscape, each graduating class faces new and different

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VIN Foundation at APVMA 2025 Symposium

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Supporting pre-veterinary students The VIN Foundation was proud to once again sponsor, exhibit and present at the American Pre-veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) annual symposium. The American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association is a national organization of pre-veterinary students. Our goal is to promote and stimulate interest in the field of veterinary medicine, provide open communication between pre-veterinary

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VIN Foundation Receives Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid for Ninth Year in a Row 2025 Platinum Status

VIN Foundation Receives Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid for Ninth Year in a Row

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Platinum Seal provides donors with organizational transparency and gift impact Continuing the accountability trend for the ninth year in a row, the VIN Foundation has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid. This highest level of recognition from Candid, the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations, demonstrates the VIN Foundation’s strong financial

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