Latest News from SFAfA — Winter 2024

SFAfA

We have some exciting updates to share with you as we move further into the fiscal year:

Welcome to Our New Partners!

We’re thrilled to welcome Middletown Animal Hospital and SoMa Animal Hospital to the SFAfA program! We’re excited to partner with you to make a difference for animals in need.

Tauber Fund Is Used Up —
Additional Fund Options Still Exist

The Tauber Fund for 2024 has officially been used up—thank you for your commitment to helping Bay Area animals! Look out for a replenishment early next year. In the meantime, please continue utilizing your GIA funds. If you run out, contact us at grants@sfafa.org to explore additional GIA+ funding options that may be available once your initial GIA is exhausted.

SFVMA Scholarships

Veterinary Students

We will offer a scholarship to one UC Davis veterinary student and one Western Veterinary student in 2024. Applications are typically accepted between October and December annually as determined by the college.

Requirements:

  • Must be currently enrolled in the veterinary program at UC Davis or Western University
  • Current or former employment with an SFVMA member
  • Must be able to prove employment with member

CONTACT FOR WESTERN VET. STUDENTS:

Tim McPheron
Director of Development
College of Veterinary Medicine
tmcpheron@westernu.edu

CONTACT FOR UC DAVIS VET. STUDENTS:

Hnouzong Her
External Relations Manager
hher@ucdavis.edu

RVT Students

To support and encourage RVTs in San Francisco, the SFVMA has established a scholarship program for students enrolled in an accredited RVT program. We will award $1,000 to two candidates who are currently or have previously worked in the practice of an SFVMA member, and have a stated desire to return to SF after graduation.

Submissions should include a personal statement from the student, a letter of recommendation from the veterinarian, and proof of enrollment at an accredited RVT program. The deadline for applications is May 1 annually.

Questions should be sent to Emily Adamson at sfvmavp@gmail.com

SFVMA Scholarships

SFAfA — Submit a Request for Funding

SFAfA

Charitable Donations

Charitable Donations

The SFVMA Board will consider charitable grants to organizations that support the care and welfare of animals in our community and promote the veterinary profession.

Please contact Karen Truong for details on requests for donations:  sfvmatreasurer@gmail.com