Class of 2000 Award

The Class of 2000 Award is presented annually to two first-year students in Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Recipients are selected by their classmates and staff based on their exceptional care and compassion for the teaching animals at the college. The award was established by the AVC Class of 2000 as a graduating class gift. The members of this graduating class wished to recognize that enriching the teaching animals' environment and attire through human contact, handling, socialization, walks outside, grooming, and playtime may improve the quality of life and health of animals during their selfless contribution to veterinary medical education. In 2007, Mr. David Madren, a friend of AVC and advocate for animal welfare, made a contribution to endow the award to ensure it could be given every year.