VPS Scholarships for Young Swine Experts

Scholarships Support Early Career Swine Health Professionals

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions (VPS) is celebrating 30 years of service by launching a scholarship program to support early-career veterinarians working in swine health. The company will award two scholarships worth $2,500 each to veterinarians in their first five years of practice who are focused on commercial livestock.

“These scholarships are a token of our sincere appreciation for the support from the veterinarian community over the past 30 years,” says Dean Warras, CEO of VPS. “We remain committed to supporting the future of swine veterinary medicine, and we hope these scholarships will provide welcomed support to their recipients.”

To apply, veterinarians must submit either a 400-word written statement or a two-minute video. Their entry should focus on two key topics: the significance of the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) and 21 CFR Part 530 in their veterinary practice, and how these tools impact their approach to treating pigs and working with clients.

“We recognize the critical role early-career veterinarians play in the pork industry,” says Brian Payne, Commercial R&D and Technical Service Director at VPS. “We’re eager to support these important individuals to help them establish a long and fruitful veterinary career.”

Applications will be judged on understanding of AMDUCA and 21 CFR Part 530, impact on veterinary clinics and clients, contribution to pig health, and creativity. All submissions are confidential and won’t be shared without permission.

Eligible veterinarians should email their entries to Dr. Brian Payne at bpayne@vetpharmsol.com by July 15, 2025.