Zoetis Foundation
Caring for those who care for animals—supporting veterinary professionals and livestock farmers to build a better world.
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 veterinary professionals and livestock farmers. The Foundation is committed to strengthening the next generation in animal health through three grant-making priorities — Education, Well-being and Livelihoods — focused on expanding access to education, providing mental health and well-being resources, and supporting thriving livelihoods.
Impact
MetricsAs a result of grants distributed from its inception through the end of 2024, the Zoetis Foundation’s impact includes:
- 30,000veterinary professionals supported
- 72,000farmers supported
- 29,000students supported
Total grants disbursed ($million) |
Approximate number of scholarships awarded |
Number of
|
Number of grant
|
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2024 Grants |
$11.3 |
nearly 500 |
54 |
29 |
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| Grants to Date (2021-2024) |
$26.2 |
1,800+ |
70 |
86 |
Key Focus Areas
Education
Empowering the next generation
Strengthening the veterinary and livestock professions is essential to meet the growing need for animal care. Rising costs of education, high debt loads, and other barriers to access create challenges for students, graduates and professionals advancing their careers. The Zoetis Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on veterinary scholarships, debt relief and programs that broaden access to education and foster future leaders in animal health.
Well-being
Supporting mental health and resilience
Working with animals is often deeply meaningful and rewarding, with both opportunities and challenges. Factors such as compassion fatigue, increased debt and other pressures can lead to mental health challenges, including a higher risk of suicide among veterinarians compared to other professions. The Zoetis Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on cultivating a healthy workforce of animal care professionals through mental health resources and workplace wellness programs.
Livelihoods
Advancing opportunities for thriving futures
Improving animal health and livestock productivity is critical to meet the world’s growing food and nutrient needs and build resilient livelihoods for livestock farmers and their communities. The Zoetis Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on promoting animal husbandry in developing regions through capacity building, hands-on training and increased access to innovative tools.
Colleague Giving & Volunteering
Zoetis has a long tradition of caring for and supporting communities. Our colleagues generously give their time, money and skills to assist nonprofit organizations. The Zoetis Foundation supports a U.S. Matching Gifts program and encourages colleagues to volunteer in their local communities through a U.S. Dollars for Doers program.
Grantees
Education
The Foundation provides grants to strengthen veterinary and livestock professions through scholarships and programs that foster future leaders in animal health.
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Well-being
The Foundation provides grants to cultivate a healthy workforce of animal care professionals through mental health resources and workplace wellness programs.
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Livelihoods
The Foundation provides grants to promote animal husbandry in developing regions through capacity building, hands-on training and increased access to innovative tools.
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News
Supporting Veterinarians in Their Challenging but Rewarding Careers
Zoetis invests in the veterinary profession to advance animal care and to provide essential support for those who make that care possible.
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Leadership
The Zoetis Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors that upholds the Foundation’s mission and guides its grantmaking decisions. The Foundation is also supported by a Philanthropy Working Group, a global advisory committee, composed of Zoetis colleagues who share their expertise and insights to help shape regional grantmaking strategies.
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.
MetricsIn 2024, Zoetis' community investments included:
- $8.9 Millioninvested in communities to support animals and people who care for them
- 322,000pet owners in need supported through expanded veterinary care
- 428,000animals impacted by disasters supported
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 2024, Zoetis provided monetary and in-kind product donations to support approximately 322,000 pet owners globally. An example of an access to care program is the Zoetis U.S. Petcare team partnering with Adopt a Pet to award 40 pet welfare organizations with product grants, providing vaccines, preventatives and antibiotics to support shelter pets and their future owners.
Disaster Relief
Zoetis is committed to supporting animals in need during times of disaster. In 2024, Zoetis contributed monetary and in-kind contributions that went towards caring for approximately 428,000 animals in need. An example of a disaster relief program is Zoetis’ contribution of in-kind products following severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, a state in southern Brazil. Zoetis contributed essential medicines and partnered with local veterinarians, distributors and customers to provide critical care for affected dogs, cats and livestock.