VerticalVet & Boehringer Ingelheim Scholarship

The VerticalVet & Boehringer Ingelheim Scholarship: Designed to Elevate the Careers of Veterinary Management Professionals.

A new scholarship program—created through a collaboration between VerticalVet, Boehringer and Ingelheim and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA)—is providing a unique scholarship opportunity to obtain the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) credential—the highest level of certification a veterinary practice management professional can achieve.

The VerticalVet & Boehringer Ingelheim scholarship will provide:

• a waiver for the CVPM certification program exam fee (an $825 value for non-VHMA members/$675 value for VHMA members),
• complimentary registration to participate in the VHMA’s eleven-week Test Preparation Program (a $625 value for non-VHMA members/$525 value for VHMA members) including: a print copy of the CVPM Preparation Workbook and access to two VHMA Empower U Self-Assessment examinations,
• $1,000 cash toward the purchase of publications on the certification program recommended reading list,
• a complimentary VHMA membership,
• and a complimentary VerticalVet membership ($550 value)

Learn more about our CVPM certification program and download the free application.

View/Download CVPM Application

Candidate Qualifications

This VerticalVet & Boehringer Ingelheim Scholarship Program brings this esteemed opportunity to one (1) individual annually who meets the following criteria:

1. Must meet current CVPM certification program qualifications (a completed CVPM application is required)
   • Active employment as a practice manager for a minimum of three (3) years within the last seven (7)
   • Eighteen (18) college semester hours in management related courses
   • Forty-eight (48) hours of continuing education courses, seminars, etc., specifically devoted to management earned within the preceding three (3) years
   • (4) Letters of recommendation
2. Must be employed by a VerticalVet Member Practice that is in good standing with VerticalVet and Boehringer Ingelheim.
3. Must be enrolled and participating in the VerticalVet Platinum Practice Manager Program for no less than nine (9) months. Click here to learn more about the Platinum Practice Manager Program.
4. Submit a 300-500 word written article on the benefits of being a member of a practice management support network within the Veterinary Medicine space.

How to Apply

CVPM candidates who wish to be considered for the VerticalVet & Boehringer Ingelheim scholarship must submit their article online to VerticalVet here, and their completed application form to the VHMA here no later than September 1. The CVPM application must be complete for consideration - all supporting documentation and recommendation letters must be submitted by the deadline. 

The award winner will be announced no later than October 1.

What Can a CVPM Bring to YOUR Veterinary Practice?

The CVPM certification process is rigorous and focuses on creating well-rounded practice managers who demonstrate a high level of expertise and who are better prepared to address the needs of practice owners. CVPM certification ensures the continuation of ongoing learning and connects like-minded professionals who share information and support. 

Certification is a win-win for the practice and its manager!

The CVPM certification program and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) are exclusive of each other, but go hand-in-hand in enhancing one’s professional career.