Applications are now open for the PetSure Future Vets Kids Camp (FVKC) scholarship, helping three young animal lovers attend the January 2024 camp for free.
Designed and run by veterinarians, Future Vet Kids Camp is a veterinary inspired five-day school holiday program in Sydney for kids aged 9 to 16 years that encourages responsible pet ownership, teaching the basics of veterinary medicine and animal welfare. The 2024 camp will be held over two separate weeks from 8-12th January and 15-19th January 2024 in Sydney.
Campers will learn about different animal-related professions, genetic diseases, pet nutrition, exotic animals, surgery, animal rescue, wildlife conservation and the role of pet insurance in improving pet healthcare outcomes. Plus, some students will visit the University of Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinical Skills Centre for an exclusive behind-the-scenes excursion.
PetSure Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alex Thomas, says “We’re thrilled to support Future Vet Kids Camp in 2024 by offering three scholarships to young aspiring students to support the next generation of vets. The Future Vet Kids Camp (FVKC) provides kids with an exciting and practical opportunity to learn about animal health and professions.
“Australia is facing a critical vet workforce shortage, so it’s never been more important to educate young students about the veterinary industry and animal-related careers. We’re committed to improving pet health education and helping improve sustainability of the industry, so we’re proud to be part of a program that empowers young and curious animal lovers to further their knowledge,” she said.
Hear from some of the winning scholarship recipients from the 2023 camp earlier this year.
Applicants will be asked to submit a short 3-5 minute video outlining why they’d like to attend the camp. Entries will be submitted directly to the FVKC team via email.
Scholarship applications are open from today until 10 December 2023 with entries judged by a PetSure and Future Vet Kids Camp expert panel. Winning recipients will be notified by PetSure one week after the application closing date.
For more information on the Future Vet Kids Camp and PetSure scholarship, including eligibility criteria and entry details, visit the page below:
