New AVMF grants provide COVID-19 relief to technicians, assistants

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is accepting applications for a new grant program supporting veterinary technicians and assistants who are suffering financially in the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, which will provide eligible veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants a one-time $500 grant to help meet immediate needs, is funded by $200,000 in donations from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Zoetis and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. In addition to the $200,000 starting donation, the AVMF has set a goal to raise $200,000 more for the program from individual donors. Visit the AVMA@Work blog to learn more about the new grant program for veterinary technicians and assistants.