Sponsor: The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
Criteria: Demonstrated achievement in small animal medicine and surgery. Student must be in good academic standing, demonstrate the need for financial assistance, continuous membership in SCAVMA & CVMA, preference to students focusing on small animal practice.
Melanie Narvaez
Melanie, a fourth-year student from the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, is interested in small animal and zoo companion animal medicine. She hopes to return to her hometown after graduation to work at a small animal general practice. Eventually, Melanie would like to establish her own nonprofit mobile veterinary clinic to provide services to low-income communities in Chicago.