Zoetis Foundation

About

The Zoetis Foundation builds on the Zoetis Inc. (“Zoetis”) purpose to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals through grants that support the world’s veterinarians and farmers. The Foundation is committed to its goal of $35 million in grants distributed by the end of 2025 to support the Foundation’s three grant-making priorities: Education, Well-being and Livelihoods. Across each of these focus areas, diversity, equity, and inclusion remain a top priority in the types of partnerships the Foundation engages with – enabling thriving and inclusive professions for veterinarians, veterinary technicians and farmers around the globe.

Impact

	Total grants disbursed ($million)	Approximate number of scholarships awarded	Number of countries impacted	Number of grant initiatives executed
2023 Grants
Grants to Date (2021-2023)

Key Focus Areas

Education

Empowering an inclusive veterinary community is essential to building a profession that can thrive in an evolving world and meet the challenges of today. Although enrollment in veterinary schools and veterinary technician programs has steadily increased over the past few decades, racial and ethnic diversity remains underrepresented in the profession. In addition, U.S. veterinary school tuition has risen at a higher rate than salaries which has led to high debt loads for veterinary graduates. The Zoetis Foundation works with partners who provide scholarships, debt relief, and other initiatives to drive a more inclusive veterinary community and broader access to veterinary and technician training.

Well-being

Working in the veterinary profession is often deeply meaningful and rewarding, full of both opportunities and challenges. However, issues such as compassion fatigue, increased debt and other factors lead to mental health challenges, including a higher risk of suicide among veterinarians compared to other professions. The Zoetis Foundation’s focus on mental health underscores the importance of well-being for veterinary healthcare teams.

Livelihoods

Healthy livestock is critical to achieving food security, particularly in regions with exceptionally high incidences of livestock and human disease. In order to meet the world’s rising food and nutrient needs, livestock farming productivity must be improved. The Zoetis Foundation funds capacity-building initiatives that help farmers and veterinary professionals develop sustainable practices, protect family legacy, and thrive in an increasingly dynamic industry.

Colleague Giving & Volunteering

Zoetis has a long tradition of caring for and supporting our communities. Our colleagues generously give their time, money and hope to nonprofit organizations in their communities. To further bring to life Zoetis’ priority to build a healthier future, the Zoetis Foundation is proud to support a U.S. Matching Gifts program and to encourage colleagues to volunteer through the U.S. Dollars for Doers program.

Grantees

Education

The Foundation works with organizations who provide scholarships, debt relief solutions, and other initiatives to drive a more inclusive veterinary community.

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Well-being

The Foundation’s focus on mental health emphasizes the importance of well-being for veterinary healthcare teams.

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Livelihoods

The Foundation funds capacity-building initiatives that help farmers and veterinary professionals develop sustainable practices.

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News

November 19, 2024

Building Climate Resilience Helps Support Farmer Livelihoods in Brazil

The Zoetis Foundation supports thriving farmer livelihoods in Brazil’s Cerrado region through grant funding to The Nature Conservancy.

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Leadership

The Foundation is guided by a board of directors and our Philanthropy Working Group—key colleagues who have volunteered to share their expertise and inform our local strategies and grantmaking.

The Zoetis Foundation is not soliciting grant proposals at this time. The Zoetis Foundation is a private charitable organization and is solely funded by Zoetis, with distinct legal requirements and restrictions.

Zoetis Inc. Corporate Giving

In addition to commitments made by the Zoetis Foundation, Zoetis separately has made the following contributions.

We're Driven to Care

Zoetis’ Driven to Care strategy formalizes the company’s commitment to build a healthier future for all and brings to life specific commitments to Communities, Animals, and Planet. Learn more about how Zoetis embodies Driven to Care in the communities where colleagues live and work.

Access to Veterinary Care

At Zoetis, expanding access to veterinary care for populations and communities in need is critically important. In 2023, Zoetis provided monetary and in-kind product donations to support 202,000 pet owners globally. An example of an access to care program is the Zoetis Petcare team’s nearly $1 million investment with Adopt a Pet to improve access to resources for pets, shelters, rescues and veterinary healthcare teams across the United States.

Disaster Relief

Zoetis is committed to supporting animals in need during times of disaster. In 2023, Zoetis contributed monetary and in-kind contributions that went towards caring for 91,000 animals in need. An example of a disaster relief program is Zoetis’ contribution of in-kind products including parasiticides, antibiotics, ointments and other supplies to assist in the rescue mission of equine populations following the devastating earthquake in Morocco.