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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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Announcing the Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship

VIN Foundation Announces the Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship Created by Becky Godchaux $280,000 scholarship will award two students entering veterinary school in Fall 2024 up to $140,000 each for tuition and fees Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation is excited to announce the Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship created by Becky Godchaux with […]

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | free resources veterinary students veterinarians | Blog | Solutions for the Profession 7th Annual Competition | Veterinary Student Scholarship | Essay Competition veterinary students cash prizes

Announcing 7th Annual Solutions for the Profession Competition Winners

VIN Foundation Announces 7th Annual Solutions for the Profession Competition Winners Seventh annual international essay competition asked veterinary students to examine veterinary teaching hospitals versus the distributive model Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation is excited to announce the results of its seventh annual Solutions for the Profession Competition. The annual competition challenges veterinary students to

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Press Release | VIN Foundation Receives Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid for Eighth Year in a Row

VIN Foundation Student Loan Repayment Simulator Adds Crucial Proposed Changes

New features and resources help veterinary colleagues navigate significant changes in student loan repayment options The VIN Foundation announces multiple updates to the critically acclaimed Student Loan Repayment Simulator. The VIN Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, providing tools and resources to support pre-veterinary students, veterinary students, and veterinarians throughout their careers. Listen to the recent

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VIN Foundation | veterinary resources | Blog | Press Release | VIN Foundation Student Debt Resources Updated to Address Latest Changes to Help Student Loan Forgiveness Strategies

VIN Foundation Student Debt Resources Updated to Address Latest Changes to Help Student Loan Forgiveness Strategies

On August 24th, 2022, the White House announced the news of a special one-time cancellation of up to $20,000 of federally held student loan debt. The amount of debt cancellation will depend on your income and whether you received a Pell Grant in college.

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VIN Foundation | veterinary resources | Blog | VIN Foundation, VIN, and CattleDog Publishing Partner to Honor Dr. Sophia Yin’s Legacy Dr. Sophia Yin Memorial Fund

VIN Foundation, VIN, and CattleDog Publishing Partner to Honor Dr. Sophia Yin’s Legacy

On August 24th, 2022, the White House announced the news of a special one-time cancellation of up to $20,000 of federally held student loan debt. The amount of debt cancellation will depend on your income and whether you received a Pell Grant in college.

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VIN Foundation | veterinary resources | Blog | VIN Foundation achieves Candid GuideStar Platinum for 6th consecutive year

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

On August 24th, 2022, the White House announced the news of a special one-time cancellation of up to $20,000 of federally held student loan debt. The amount of debt cancellation will depend on your income and whether you received a Pell Grant in college.

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | VIN Foundation achieves GuideStar Platinum for 5th consecutive year

VIN Foundation achieves GuideStar Platinum for 5th consecutive year

VIN Foundation Reaches GuideStar Platinum for Fifth Year in a Row Platinum Seal provides donors with organizational transparency and gift impact Davis, CA: For the fifth year in a row, the VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has earned the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. The highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, a service of

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | FedLoan Servicing Quits

FedLoan Servicing (PHEAA) to Stop Servicing Federal Student Loans

Numerous recent reports reveal FedLoan Servicing (PHEAA) is choosing to no longer service federal student loans at the end of this year. Specifically, their contract with the Department of Education expires on December 14, 2021, and will not be renewed.

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Webinar | Self-advocacy in Veterinary Medicine

Self-Advocacy in Veterinary Medicine

In this webinar Dr. Matt Holland (IL 2017), 2016-7 SAVMA National President, VIN Foundation board member, former sportscaster, and VIN’s Student and New Grad Relationship Builder moderates a panel discussion with three student guests of the Veterinary Pulse podcast: Jonathan Dumas, Junior Saint Preux, and Justice Birdsong for a conversation about self-advocacy.In collaboration with the

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | free resources veterinary students veterinarians | Blog | How Will the Pandemic Impact Early Veterinary Careers?

How Will the Pandemic Impact Early Veterinary Careers?

As COVID-19 impacts unfolded, the veterinary community found itself in uncharted territory. From canceled externships and limited in-person learning opportunities to curbside service and increased demand for veterinary care, concerns and questions around the new educational and patient care models arose. The VIN Foundation’s Rising Leaders Committee held a webinar to discuss the impact of

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