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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4th Annual Solutions for the Profession Competition Winners Announced

VIN Foundation Announces 4th Annual Solutions for the Profession Competition Winners Fourth annual essay competition provides veterinary students an opportunity to offer insight into veterinary school education efficiency. The VIN Foundation is excited to announce the results of its fourth annual Solutions for the Profession Competition. For the first time, four winners were awarded cash …

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VIN Foundation Announces 4th Annual Solutions for the Profession Competition

FOURTH ANNUAL ESSAY COMPETITION ASKS VETERINARY STUDENTS TO SUGGEST IDEAS TO IMPROVE THEIR VETERINARY EDUCATION EXPERIENCE The VIN Foundation is excited to announce its fourth annual Solutions for the Profession Competition. This year’s competition asks veterinary students whether their veterinary school education is effective, efficient, and relevant to their career goals. The topic encourages them to …

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I am a Veterinarian Because with Dr. Carol Hillhouse

What drives a veterinarian to do what they do? After all, veterinary medicine has its fair share of challenges — physical, mental, and emotional. What keeps dedicated veterinarians passionate about their careers and professions? Learn their stories and share your own in this VIN Foundation video series. The I am a Veterinarian Because video series has launched …

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | You Want to be a veterinarian? Apply Smarter!

Apply Smarter Webinar in Collaboration with SDN and APVMA

VIN Foundation announces pre-veterinary school webinar in collaboration with Student Doctor Network and the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Free webinar helps hopeful pre-veterinary students apply smarter to veterinary school, improve their chances and save thousands in student debt Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing tools and resources to support veterinary students and veterinarians …

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | VIN Foundation Reaches GuideStar Platinum for Third Year in a Row

VIN Foundation Reaches GuideStar Platinum for Third Year in a Row

VIN Foundation Reaches GuideStar Platinum for Third Year in a Row Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has earned the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Seal of Transparency for the third year in a row. Platinum is the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s …

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3rd Annual Solutions for the Profession Competition Winners

Third annual essay competition provides veterinary students an opportunity to offer insight into practice consolidation and its impact on the profession Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation is excited to announce the results of its third annual Solutions for the Profession Competition. Three winners were awarded cash prizes to help with educational expenses.This year’s competition offered veterinary students …

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | VIN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER, MATT HOLLAND, DVM

VIN Foundation Announces New Board Member, Matt Holland, DVM

New director brings critical recent graduate experience to board Davis, CA: The VIN Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, providing tools and resources to support veterinary students and veterinarians throughout their careers, is excited to announce the addition of Matt Holland, DVM to the Board of Directors.Matt Holland, DVM graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine …

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | In-School Loan Estimator expands VIN Foundation Student Debt

In-School Loan Estimator expands VIN Foundation Student Debt Center

New features extend utility for colleagues in any stage of the veterinary student loan and repayment cycle. The VIN Foundation is excited to announce the addition of the In-School Loan Estimator and additional features to the Student Debt Center. Helping current and future veterinarians understand their borrowing and loan repayment options is key to surviving …

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VIN Foundation Announces 3rd Annual Solutions for the Profession Competition

Third annual essay competition provides veterinary students with an opportunity to shed light on the impact of practice consolidation within the profession. The VIN Foundation is excited to announce its third annual Solutions for the Profession Competition. The essay competition this year asks veterinary students to share their views on the impact of practice consolidation, both …

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VIN Foundation | Supporting veterinarians to cultivate a healthy animal community | Blog | Exciting Enhancements to Veterinary Cost of Education Map

Exciting Enhancements to Veterinary Cost of Education Map

INTERACTIVE MAP PROVIDES LONG-DESIRED TRUE-COST VIEW OF ATTENDING VETERINARY SCHOOL Developed to help pre-veterinary students make better informed decisions when applying to veterinary school, the updated Cost of Education Map collates in one place, in one tool, the information individual students would spend days compiling and analyzing. Most pre-veterinary students apply to multiple schools. Costs …

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