NORRISTOWN, PA — Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) has announced a partnership with Harcum College’s Animal Center Management program to prepare the next generation of veterinary professionals through hands-on training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
As part of the collaboration, MVA will contribute to Harcum’s curriculum by offering guest lectures on topics such as client communication, zoonotic disease, animal behavior, marketing, and animal center management. The sessions will also provide insights into career growth, volunteer opportunities, resume-building strategies, and the variety of career paths available in the veterinary industry, including roles in clinical care, operations, and client services.
For the first time, MVA will serve as an official internship site for Harcum students. The program will feature a 15-week, 80-hour immersive experience within a working veterinary hospital, offering students practical exposure to both the administrative and operational aspects of animal care.
To further support students, MVA will sponsor an annual $1,000 scholarship for one Harcum Animal Center Management student each academic year.
The partnership will officially launch on September 18, 2025, when Harcum’s Animal Center Management class visits MVA for a Career Q&A and Meet-and-Greet Day. Students will tour the hospital, attend an internal continuing education session, and interact with professionals from departments including client services, billing, marketing, and operations.
“We’re honored to work with Harcum College in mentoring talented, motivated individuals who are passionate about animal care,” said Heather Moyer, Director of Client Relations at MVA. “By providing real-world learning opportunities and career guidance, we hope to inspire students and show them the many ways they can make a difference in the veterinary industry.”
This initiative highlights MVA’s commitment to education and its role in developing skilled professionals ready to meet growing demands in the veterinary field.
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