Vet Set Go, Royal Canin ready to send aspiring veterinarians to campApril 9, 2018Royal Canin and Vet Set Go, the first and only community dedicated to aspiring teen and tween veterinarians, have announced the launch of the 2018 Become A Veterinarian Camp Contest. The contest offers students entering sixth through eighth grade the chance to win a spot at Auburn University's Junior Vet Camp from July 15-20. The prize package includes free tuition, meals, and housing. "The love of animals is often where the early passion is ignited for veterinarians," said Chris Carpenter, DVM, MBA, founder and president of Vet Set Go. "Our field is expected to grow in the coming years, and this time in adolescents' lives is critical to nurture and support these dreams and give a glimpse of what the future can hold. We couldn't do this without the support of Royal Canin and are grateful for the partnership." Three grand-prize winners will be chosen to attend the camp to learn about veterinary medicine first-hand in classrooms, laboratories, and outdoor facilities. Students will learn about public health, food, animals, wildlife, anatomy, X-rays, and first aid, as well as gain valuable mentoring about veterinary science careers while on the campus in Auburn, Ala. "Royal Canin believes veterinarians are at the …
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