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Aggie Veterinarians: Scholarships Launched By ‘Walkin’ Pets’

January 30, 2017

Small dog with wheeled rear leg supports

Walkin’ Pets is sponsoring a new Veterinarian and Rehab/Vet Tech Scholarship Program for doctoral veterinary, canine rehabilitation or veterinary tech students. Walkin’ Pets, a pet product company serving the needs of aging, disabled, and injured pets and their pet caretakers with products such as the Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchair, is honoring the veterinary and canine rehabilitation community with the announcement of these two scholarships.

Full-time doctoral students entering their senior year in 2017 at an accredited veterinary school may apply for the $1,000 Veterinarian Scholarship. Full-time canine rehabilitation or veterinary tech students entering their graduation year in 2017 at an accredited canine rehabilitation or veterinary tech program may apply for the $500 Rehab/Vet Tech Scholarship.

The application period for these two scholarships is open Feb. 1-July 31, 2017. Scholarship recipients will be notified on Oct. 1, 2017. Applicants are asked to respond to an essay topic and submit a short online application that can be found here: http://www.handicappedpets.com/vet-scholarships.

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Walkin’ Pets by HandicappedPets.com is an online pet product company serving the needs of disabled, injured, and aging pets and their owners. Signature products include the Walkin’ Wheels adjustable dog wheelchair, the Walkin’ Lift Combo Harness, Walkin’ Dog Boots, and more. 105 Route 101A, Suite 18 Amherst, NH 03031, (888) 253-0777, www.walkinpets.com

This story was originally posted on vetmed.tamu.edu.

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