Cleveland, OH (April 4, 2019)- In recognition of well-trained, compassionate veterinary technicians being an integral part of any veterinary hospital, Embrace Pet Insurance will offer three veterinary technician student scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year.
To be eligible for a scholarship, students must:
- Be 18 or older
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Have a GPA over 3.0
- Be enrolled in a veterinary technician program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
In addition, the following application requirements must be met:
- Student must write a 500-word essay on why they want to work in the veterinary field and how their work will make a difference for the pet population in their area
- Recent transcripts and proof of student’s enrollment in an accredited veterinary technician program
To apply for the scholarship, students should complete the application form and attach the completed essay, transcripts, and proof of enrollment before submitting. Only completed submissions provided via the online form are eligible.
“Embrace is thrilled to be supporting the veterinary community by offering these scholarships,” said Jenna Mahan, Registered Veterinary Technician and Director of Claims at Embrace Pet Insurance. “The impact that veterinary technicians have on the health and well-being of our pets can’t be overstated. Our hope is that each scholarship gets that lucky student closer to their goal of a career as a veterinary technician.”
Applications for these scholarships must be submitted no later than June 15, 2019. Essays, volunteer experience, and academic qualification will be reviewed by Embrace’s scholarship selection panel and judged on creativity as well as use of proper grammar and spelling. Winning applicants will be notified by July 15, 2019 and winners will be published on the Embrace Pet Insurance website by August 15, 2019.
To learn more about Embrace Pet Insurance and to get a free quote, visit EmbracePetInsurance.com.
About Embrace Pet Insurance
Embrace Pet Insurance is a top-rated pet health insurance provider for dogs and cats in the United States. Embrace offers one simple yet comprehensive accident and illness insurance plan that is underwritten by American Modern Insurance Group, Inc. In addition to insurance, Embrace offers Wellness Rewards, an optional preventative care product that is unique to the industry. Wellness Rewards reimburses for routine veterinary visits, grooming, vaccinations, training, and much more with no itemized limitations. Embrace is a proud member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) and continues to innovate and improve the pet insurance experience for pet parents across the country. For more information about Embrace Pet Insurance, visit EmbracePetInsurance.com or call (800) 660-3817.
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