Antech Launches Antech Veterinary Futures Scholarship for Aspiring Veterinary Professionals

Antech, a global leader in veterinary diagnostics and a Mars Science & Diagnostics company, has announced the launch of the Antech Veterinary Futures Scholarship.

In partnership with Vet Set Go, the annual scholarship program supports aspiring veterinary professionals by rewarding them for gaining significant real-world experience.

The path to veterinary school is now defined by an extraordinary demand for hands-on experience. A 2022 report from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) revealed that applicants for the Class of 2026 had thousands of hours of combined animal and veterinary experience¹. The Antech Veterinary Futures Scholarship is uniquely designed to reward this significant commitment, recognizing students for the quality of the volunteer hours they are already dedicating to the profession.

“Supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals is a core part of our commitment to the future of petcare,” said Tammi Lesser, LVT, Regional President, North America, Mars Science & Diagnostics. “We are thrilled to launch the Antech Veterinary Futures Scholarship to honor and celebrate the incredible dedication required to join this profession. By investing in these passionate students today, we are helping ensure the pets of tomorrow get the expert care they deserve, and we look forward to continuing our support of future veterinary professionals in the years to come.”

The program will award five students a $1,000 scholarship to help offset common educational costs such as books, supplies, and equipment. In addition to the financial award, each winner will receive exclusive mentorship, including a series of one-on-one coaching sessions with veterinary leaders from Antech to provide career guidance and veterinary industry insights.

To be considered, students use the Vet Volunteer app to log their shadowing and volunteer hours. Once a student meets the minimum number of volunteer sessions to be eligible, the selection process then prioritizes the quality of their experience, with recipients chosen based on consistent engagement and thoughtful reflections on diagnostics and clinical decision-making. Winners will be announced every two months beginning in August 2026 via the Antech and Vet Set Go websites.

“Long before most people see it, aspiring veterinarians are already doing the work: volunteering, shadowing, and learning alongside the animals and people who care for them,” said Dr. Chris Carpenter, Founder and President of Vet Set Go. “This partnership with Antech is about changing that. Together, we are recognizing these future veterinarians, celebrating their commitment, and letting them know they are not alone. We see them, we support them, and we believe in their future.”

¹ Annual Data Report 2021-2022 [Internet]. Washington, DC: American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges; 2022 April. p. 1-67. Available from: https://www.aavmc.org/about-aavmc/public-data.