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Since the mid-1970s, K9 Carts has been serving mobility impaired pets and their owners. We have been looking to inspire the next generation of animal lovers by sponsoring a micro-scholarship for students entering the field of Veterinary Medicine. We are proud to announce the winner of our 2018 Annual Veterinary Medicine Scholarship, Michaela Von Schenk. Below is her winning essay on Human Psychology in a Veterinary Practice. She believes in the importance of understanding human psychology that should be exhibited in veterinary medicine, like any other career, to give customers a sense of comfort and trust. The winning highlights in her essay: “Human psychology can contribute to a more successful veterinary practice. I would measure a successful facility by an upbeat environment, a knowledgeable yet amiable team, and a compassionate drive behind all approaches. These three contributions can inarguably lead to a more satisfied clientele.” “When I am a veterinarian, I vow to never dismiss the value of a satisfied, content client base. Implementing this knowledge of human psychology to dilute tension will irrevocably lead to happier clients, happier pets, and a healthier veterinary workforce.” Congratulations Michaela Von Schenk on your moving essay!

K9 Carts is proud to announce the winner of our 2016 Annual Veterinary Medicine Scholarship is Lia McCoy of Colorado State University. "I am honored to have the 2016 K9 Carts Scholarship Award," Lia said. "As a pre-veterinary student with a love for animals, this award will allow me to further my education in bettering animals and the research that follows." She considers the K9 Carts wheelchair a breakthrough for disabled dogs and hopes that, with the aid of the scholarship, that she can find a breakthrough just as beneficial. Lia's essay discussed the legal and regulatory obstacles that telemedicine faces in the veterinary industry. While having incredible benefits, particularly in rural areas where the number of vets and specialist vets may be limited, telemedicine runs into problems of licensing and state boundries along with the fact that in-person observation of animals is crucial for proper diagnoses. Lia sees telemedicine as important to the future of veterinary medicine and suspects it will be incorporated into curriculum studies on a regular basis. A third-year pre-veterniary biological sciences major, Lia plans to focus her studies on horses. "Along with general veterinary care, I hope to find amore efficient cure for equine arthritis as it is one of the most comon joint-debilitating diseases in horses." One avenue of study that could possibly yield a cure is stem-cell therapy research, which Lia expressed interest in pursuing. K9 Carts is dedicated to serving mobility-impaired dogs, cats, and other animals worldwide. With this scholarship, we aim to give future veterinarians the resources they need to realize their dreams and fulfill their potential. By supporting veterinarians-in-training now, such as Lia, we ensure that our animals can be well taken care of in the future. Once again, congratulations, Lia! Students enrolled in veterinary medicine or a related field for the 2016-2017 academic year at accredited universities or colleges in the US were eligible to apply.

We here at K9 Carts are proud to announce that the winner of our 2015 Veterinary Medicine Scholarship is Laura Johnson, a third year student of North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. "Winning the K9 Carts Scholarship means a great deal to me, and not just because the scholarship helps fund my education," Laura stated. "I have a strong interest in veterinary education, and the scholarship essay contest afforded me the opportunity to explore some of my thoughts about how colleges of veterinary medicine and the U.S. government can collaborate to serve areas of veterinary need while creating a stronger, more diverse profession." With her enjoyment of specialty medicine and a love for teaching and working up difficult cases, Laura is leaning towards a focus on academic small animal medicine. As for career-long goals, Laura hopes to develop relationships with veterinary medical schools internationally in order to advance veterinary education in developing countries. Locally, she'd like to educate vet students and practitioners about working with cats, her favorite species. "There are so many pet felines out there, and many cats don't get the level of veterinary care they deserve simply because there aren't that many feline-oriented practitioners out there." K9 Carts is dedicated to serving mobility-impaired dogs, cats, and other animals worldwide. With this scholarship, we aim to give future veterinarians the resources they need to realize their dreams and fulfill their potential. By supporting veterinarians-in-training now, we ensure that our animals can be well taken care of in the future. Students enrolled in veterinary medicine or a related field for the 2015-2016 academic year at accredited universities or colleges in the US were eligible to apply.

K9 Carts is proud to announce that our 2014 Veterinary Medicine Scholarship has been awarded to Tramaine Creighton of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Tramaine is a 3rd year DVM Candidate, Class of 2016, at Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine. "I am honored to be the recipient of the 2014 K9 Carts Annual Scholarship," Tramaine stated. "The financial support received though this scholarship will definitely help me to further my studies and achieve my goals. My passions and desires motivate me to dream big dreams, such as traveling the world to help diverse communities. I am truly grateful for K9 Carts' investment in my future of becoming a successful veterinarian and, in return, I too can invest in the future of others." Tramaine is interested in mixed animal practice and seeks to fill a veterinary void on her home island of St. Croix. "There is a need for a large animal veterinarian at home and it is a goal of mine to fill that need by becoming a mixed animal veterinarian." She would also like to work internationally with underprivileged communities by equipping them to become self-sustainable. K9 Carts has been dedicated to helping handicapped dogs and cats worldwide since the 1970s and now looks to inspire a new generation of animal lovers to dedicate their lives to the well-being of animals. By providing this scholarship, we are investing in the future of our pets' health and happiness by supporting future veterinarians and their endeavors. Students studying veterinary medicine or a related field at accredited colleges and universities in the US were eligible to apply. The scholarship winner was chosen from participants across the United States and awarded on September 15th, 2014.