Veterinary Tech Program Student Wins Essay Contest in National Journal

A student at Nash Community College’s Veterinary Medical Technology program, Jenny Kapur, has won the National Association of Veterinary Technicians (NAVTA) and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. tuition for the Veterinary Technicians Scholarship Program Essay Contest.

The program was created to help meet the increased need for credentialed veterinary technicians in the animal health industry. Those awarded the scholarship were asked to provide a 500-word essay to address topics such as the future of veterinary technology and their contribution to the field.

Kapur was one of six winners (out of 20) to receive a perfect score on their submitted essays. Essays were assessed on a scale of “Poor” to “Outstanding” using metrics like grammar, ideas, sentence structure, clarity, etc.

Kapur is a second-year student and developed her passion for animals and animal health through her local volunteerism in animal rescue.

“I was a teacher, tutor and case manager before I discovered a new passion in veterinary science,” said Kapur. “Being around the tough yet compassionate people that do the grueling work of shelter medicine, watching unwanted pets thrive in new environments, and connecting humans with animals through the adoption process has brought me a joy and fulfillment that I did not experience in other jobs.”

Her essay, along with others, was published in NAVTA American Journal, a national journal dedicated to practitioners in the Veterinary Technology industry.

In addition to this recognition, all scholarship receipts were awarded $2,500 in tuition assistance.

To read Kapur’s essay in the NAVTA American Journal, click here. Her essay can be found on page 15.