Sponsor: The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
Criteria: Proficient in small animal dentistry. Student must be in good academic standing, demonstrate the need for financial assistance, continuous membership in SAVMA & CVMA, preference to students focusing on small animal practice. Essay topic “How I hope to benefit the veterinary profession in the Chicagoland area after graduation.
Antonella Ponce
Antonella is a fourth-year student from south Florida. She is interested in small animal medicine, specifically urgent care and shelter medicine relief work. She plans to move to Chicago, Illinois, after graduation to begin her career helping animals in need.