Veterinarian Partners CE Scholarship Fund
Veterinary medicine keeps moving forward, and so do the doctors who lead it.
The Veterinarian Partners CE Scholarship Fund was created to help VP DVMs pursue continuing education that goes beyond their annual CE allowance. This fund is designed for doctors who want to deepen their clinical skills, bring new capabilities back to their hospital, and continue building a career that feels meaningful, supported, and sustainable.
Whether you are interested in advanced ultrasound training, dentistry, urgent care, surgery, certification programs, or hands-on workshops, this scholarship helps make growth more accessible.
Who Can apply?
The CE Scholarship Fund is available to current Veterinarian Partners DVMs who meet the following criteria.
Eligible applicants must:
- Have been with a VP hospital for at least 12 months
- Be in good standing
- Be authorized by their Medical Director to take time away from the hospital
- Understand that the scholarship fund supplements their annual CE funds
- Be willing to use at least 75% of their practice-level CE funds toward the training
- Need funding above and beyond the standard CE stipend
- Pursue RACE-approved education that clearly benefits patient care, their hospital, and their development as a veterinarian
This fund is intended for DVMs who are ready to take the next step in their clinical growth and bring practical value back to their team.
What the scholarship can support
Scholarship funds may be used for continuing education and training that directly support professional development and hospital-level impact.
Examples include:
- Advanced clinical CE, such as ultrasound, dentistry, urgent care, surgery, and related areas
- Certification programs, such as Chi Institute training
- Workshops or hands-on training
- Food, travel, and lodging related to CE
What the Scholarship Does Not Cover
The scholarship fund does not cover:
- Licenses and dues
- Food or beverage expenses above $75 per day during CE travel
- Entertainment during CE travel
- Lost income while away from the practice
- Premium hotel accommodations or premium airfare
How the applications are reviewed
After you submit your application, it will be reviewed by the DVM Scholarship Review Board.
Reviewers will consider whether the CE opportunity shows:
Clear professional benefit
Strengthened medical capabilities
Practical value to the hospital
A simple, believable return on investment
Approval from your Medical Director for time away from the practice
Awards are given monthly, and decisions are typically returned within 4 weeks unless an expedited review is needed.
If Your Scholarship Is Approved
If your scholarship is approved, you agree to:
Start the CE within 9 months of approval
Complete the CE within the allotted time
Share what you learned with your team and with VP
Apply the skills in practice
Use 75% of your hospital-level CE funds toward the training
Return a prorated amount of the scholarship funds if you leave VP within 2 years of completing the CE program
Repayment Terms
If you leave VP within 1 year of completing the CE program, you agree to return 66% of the scholarship funds.
If you leave VP between 1 and 2 years after completing the CE program, you agree to return 33% of the scholarship funds.
Example Submission for Guidance
The application is designed to be simple. You do not need to overcomplicate your answers. The strongest applications clearly explain what you want to learn, how it will help your hospital, and why the investment makes sense.
CE Requested
Topic:
Intermediate Abdominal Ultrasound (SonoPath), April 2026
Estimated cost:
$2,400 CE fee + $545 airfare + $600 lodging + $150 food = $3,695
Minus $1,000 practice-level CE funds
Scholarship request: $2,695
Why I Want This CE
I want to improve my confidence in using ultrasound to diagnose GI, urinary, and emergency cases. This will help me make faster medical decisions, especially during urgent care shifts.
How It Helps the Hospital
We currently refer most abdominal scans out, which delays care and frustrates clients. If I can provide these services in-house, we can diagnose problems sooner and improve patient outcomes.
ROI in Simple Terms
Ultrasound skills will bring more cases back into the hospital instead of outsourcing them. This increases revenue for the clinic while reducing wait times for clients. It also helps our doctor team by having more people comfortable with ultrasound, reducing bottlenecks.