The Illinois Veterinary Medical Foundation (IVMF) provides scholarships and helps ISVMA develop charitable programs related to the veterinary medical profession.

Scholarships to Class Representatives to the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association:  Four veterinary students receive scholarships as a result of their interest in supporting the profession through involvement in organized veterinary medicine.  These scholarships are provided to the ISVMA Class Representatives in each of the four classes.  Each student receives $4000 over the course of their veterinary school education.

One second-year individual at each of the five accredited CVT colleges in Illinois, also receives as scholarship toward their education. These scholarships began in 2020 as a result of requests by CVT professionals.

Kidzeum of Health and Science, Springfield, Illinois:  The foundation has pledged $1,500 per year over four years to fund the interactive ISVMA Pet Clinic Exhibit at this children’s museum, which is dedicated to nurturing health awareness, encouraging earth-friendly choices and increasing science education through innovative, interactive programs and hands-on exhibits.

Support of the Veterinary Heritage Museum:  The museum provides a place for U of I College of Veterinary Medicine students to study surrounded by hundreds of artifacts, research and historical documents that chronicle the everyday efforts and extraordinary achievements of Illinois’ veterinary practitioners, educators and researchers.

Recognize a Client’s Pet with a Memorial
You may also support the IVMF by making donations in the memory of client pets. The donation amount is selected by your clinic with the minimum being $5 per pet.  Each of your clients receives an acknowledgment of your remembrance of their pet from IVMF. You can download the form here.

Please make a contribution to the Illinois Veterinary Medical Foundation.
You may use the secure donation form by clicking at the following link Donate.

Your contribution is tax deductible and will support programs and projects that benefit the profession and raise awareness of the importance of veterinary medicine.

Please support the IVMF with your contribution to:

Illinois Veterinary Medical Foundation
c/o ISVMA
1121 Chatham Road
Springfield, IL 62704