Antech™ Launches the Antech Veterinary Futures Scholarship for Aspiring Veterinary Professionals in Partnership with Vet Set Go®

Ahead of World Veterinary Day 2026, Antech and Vet Set Go are investing in students today to ensure pets get the care they deserve tomorrow

LOVELAND, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Antech, a global leader in veterinary diagnostics and a Mars Science & Diagnostics company, today 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."

For more information about the Antech Veterinary Futures Scholarship, please visit the resource page here.

About Antech™

Antech, a Mars Science & Diagnostics company, is a global leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by the belief that better petcare is in our DNA. Antech offers veterinarians a connected, comprehensive diagnostic ecosystem to help deliver improved animal health outcomes across a global network of reference laboratories, in-house diagnostics, Sound™ imaging equipment, imaging services, and software. For more information, please visit antechdiagnostics.com. Join us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Vet Set Go®

Vet Set Go is a leading early-pipeline platform dedicated to helping aspiring veterinarians—from elementary school through college—explore and pursue their dream. For more than 15 years, it has worked to eliminate barriers to entry by connecting students with real-world veterinary experiences, mentorship, and guidance. Its flagship offering, the Vet Volunteer app, features the first directory of veterinary hospitals, clinics, shelters, and animal-care facilities across the U.S. and Canada that welcome student volunteers, while also providing a single, trusted place for students to find opportunities and track volunteer and shadowing hours for future veterinary school applications. Together with scholarships, award-winning books, online courses, and free educational content, Vet Set Go supports and inspires future veterinarians at the earliest stages of their journey.

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.