Applications Are Now Closed. Deadline to Apply was May 15th.

The Board of Directors of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society are honored to offer the annual Steve Haskins Memorial Scholarship. Dr. Haskins was a pioneer of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, and his untimely passing remains a huge loss for our profession and society. He was truly an amazing individual who remained a tireless force for the improvement of the lives of animals through advancement of veterinary emergency and critical care.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support for eligible VECCS members who may not otherwise be able to attend (due to financial limitations) the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium. Dr. Haskins was the only individual to have spoken at every IVECCS meeting, and was presented the President’s Award at IVECCS 2013 to recognize his unique contributions to our Society and specialty. This scholarship was first awarded to eight recipients in 2014 as a way for VECCS to give back to our profession, support our members, and promote the VECCS mission: “Improving access and quality of emergency and critical care to every patient in need”.

Two specific groups may apply:

1. Residents in good standing in the first or second year of an ACVECC-approved residency training program. Must also be a current VECCS member in good standing through the upcoming IVECCS.
2. Licensed veterinary technicians engaged in emergency or emergency/critical care practice for no less than three years. Must also be a VECCS member in good standing through the upcoming IVECCS.

Scholarship Value: Each recipient will receive a $500 stipend to cover travel and incidental costs plus complimentary four-night hotel stay at an IVECCS-approved conference hotel location, the upcoming IVECCS registration, and VECCS membership for one year. If you can only attend virtually, you will still receive base registration, but no travel stipend will be offered.

Scholarship recipients will be notified in June.

**NOTE:** If you have received the Steve Haskins Scholarship in the past you are not eligible to receive another scholarship with the exception that technician scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply for the scholarship after a period of five years. Only the named recipient can use this scholarship for the upcoming IVECCS. If you know that you are not able to attend the upcoming IVECCS (in person or virtually), please do not apply. If you receive the scholarship and are unable to use the scholarship the year it is awarded, for any reason, your scholarship will be forfeited and the scholarship will be made to the next eligible person from the applicant pool. If you have agreed to participate in IVECCS to a level that your travel expenses are already paid to include airfare and hotel, please do not apply for this scholarship.

Applications Are Now Closed. Deadline to Apply was May 15th.

VECCS, ACVECC and ACVECCTN are excited to offer scholarships aimed at fostering fairness, awareness, and inclusion within the veterinary field by supporting attendance at IVECCS. IVECCS is an amazing chance to experience all that a career in Emergency & Critical Care has to offer as well as to get some great continuing education (CE)! This scholarship is open to veterinary students, veterinary technician students currently enrolled in an accredited program, and veterinary technicians who have graduated from an accredited program in the past year. Whether you are part of an underrepresented or marginalized community or are an ally, we are looking for individuals who are change agents in their community, helping to advocate for others in need. We understand that this work may look different and can range from community service, mentorship, education, research or more traditional provision of veterinary care to underserved communities. We encourage aspiring veterinary professionals committed to fairness, awareness and inclusion within Emergency & Critical Care to apply. Let’s shape a more inclusive future for the veterinary community together at IVECCS!

Several scholarships are available and are open to:

• Veterinary students
• Veterinary technician students currently enrolled in an accredited program
• Veterinary technicians who have graduated from an accredited program in the past year

The awards will all include:

• Complimentary IVECCS registration
• $1000 to cover travel and accommodation expenses
• Expected to volunteer at IVECCS for a minimum of two half-days

The applications will be assessed by a joint group of VECCS, ACVECC and AVECCTN members and winners will be notified in June.

Applications Are Now Closed! Deadline to Apply was June 15th.

Applications Are Now Closed. Deadline to Apply was June 15th.

It is with immense pride and a profound sense of community that the VECCS Board of Directors announce the inception of the Jen Devey Scholarship. This initiative is not just a scholarship; it symbolizes the essence of VECCS – a commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and most importantly, a celebration of the relationships that form the backbone of our community.

Jen Devey has been an integral part of VECCS, shaping its legacy through her dedication, innovation, and deep-rooted belief in the power of education. 

Since 1996, Jen has been instrumental in teaching “Jen Devey Advanced Emergency Procedures” and the “So Many Tubes, So Few Holes” workshop. Her approach has always been practical, with the understanding that the best learning comes from doing, improvising, and adapting. During her tenure as the Lead Laboratory Logistics Co-Coordinator of IVECCS workshops, she established strong relationships with industry partners (to loan and donate products and equipment), led a dedicated lab staff, supported lab instructors and technicians, and enhanced the educational impact of IVECCS labs.

Jen’s vision was never just about teaching techniques. It was about instilling a mindset that does not see limited resources as a barrier to innovate, much like that of the third-year vet student from Ukraine who attended her workshop one year. Despite facing significant challenges, including limited resources and being somewhat out of his depth due to his level of experience and the scarcity of materials like plastic tubing in his home country, the student was undeterred. He demonstrated remarkable determination and a proactive mindset, coming up with alternatives based on the resources available back at home, and expressing his resolve to learn and apply these skills no matter what. This scholarship aims to foster this very spirit, seeking out individuals who are eager to elevate the standard of veterinary medicine in their communities.

The Jen Devey Scholarship will enable a veterinarian and a nursing team member to attend the “Jennifer Devey Advanced Emergency Procedures Laboratory” at IVECCS, covering the workshop registration costs in recognition of Jen’s invaluable contributions to VECCS. This scholarship is an invitation for recipients to embrace challenges with ingenuity and a drive to learn, regardless of the resources available.

We encourage members to apply, in order to carry forward Jen’s legacy of excellence and community spirit.

We are eager to see this scholarship nurture the talents and dreams of veterinary professionals, echoing Jen’s dedication and passion for years to come!

*This scholarship is not available to those with VTS but available to those working towards it. This scholarship is also not available to ACVECC or residents

Applications Are Now Closed. Deadline to Apply was June 15th.

VECCS Gives is honored to offer a scholarship for the NAVEMS Prehospital Veterinary Procedures for Veterinary Professionals Lab (592). VECCS Gives is the charitable arm of VECCS, with one of the goals to improve the safety and welfare of working canines through training and education. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support for eligible VECCS members who may not otherwise be able to attend the lab (due to financial reasons). 

Open to Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians who are registered for IVECCS 2025 as VECCS Members. Attendees already registered for this lab are still eligible to apply.

Applications Are Now Closed
Deadline Was January 31st, 2025

In honor of the extraordinary legacy of Isabelle Goy-Thollot, we are thrilled to continue offering the Isabelle Goy-Thollot Memorial Scholarship.  Dr. Goy-Thollot was a dedicated attendee of nearly every IVECCS and EVECC congress, driven by her mission to bridge the European and American ECC communities.

This scholarship aims to foster trans-Atlantic scientific exchanges, empowering members from each organization to expand their professional networks. A collaborative effort between the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS), American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC), European Veterinary and Emergency and Critical Care Society (EVECCS), and European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ECVECC), this scholarship offers a chance for one deserving member from any category in good standing of our esteemed organizations to attend either the International Veterinary and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS) or the European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Congress (EVECC Congress). 

One winner will be given complimentary registration and a $2,000 travel stipend to cover hotel and travel expenses.

IVECCS 2025 will take place in San Diego from September 4th – 8th, 2025 

EVECC Congress 2025 will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia from June 5th – 7th, 2025