Animal shelter veterinarian with cat

Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship

Overview

Embrace aims to expand its mission of aiding homeless pets in shelters by supporting aspiring veterinarians interested in shelter work, providing $5,000 scholarships to five 3rd or 4th-year veterinary students intending to work in shelter medicine upon graduation.

Embrace Pet Insurance and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are pleased to announce the inaugural Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship.

Embrace Pet Insurance and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are pleased to announce the inaugural Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship.

Congratulations to the 2024 Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship recipients!

Vanessa Barios

“This scholarship enables me to pursue my dreams in shelter medicine and serve the communities that need it most. It inspires me to work tirelessly to improve animal welfare and create lasting, positive impacts on the lives of pets and their families.”

Carla Blain

“It represents not only a recognition of my hard work and aspirations, but also a commitment to advancing animal welfare, addressing overpopulation, client education, and strengthening the bond between pets and their families. This scholarship fuels my passion and empowers me to continue striving toward excellence in service, care, and compassion for shelter animals and the communities I aim to serve.”

 

Hannah Brinkman

“This award not only eases the financial burden of completing my final year of veterinary school, but also highlights the critical importance of shelter medicine in our communities. As I transition into my veterinary career, I am committed to making this generous gift count through positive, meaningful impacts on animals in need. Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this growing and evolving field of veterinary medicine!”

Larrea Cottingham

“It is an honor to receive a scholarship that supports my passion for providing veterinary care to animals in need, whether through high-volume spay and neuter services or expanding access to veterinary care in rural communities. This award not only helps to alleviate the financial burden of my education, but also represents an investment in my vision for a future where the wellbeing of all animals is recognized and prioritized.”

Sung Ju (Julia) Hyun

“In addition to helping ease the financial burden that comes with veterinary school, this scholarship will allow me to focus on my education to best serve my future patients, participate in clinics that help improve access to veterinary care for underserved communities, and pursue externship opportunities that will allow me to diversify my experiences within shelter medicine.”