Veterinary Work Shortage Resources

House Bill 400

An act relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities.

Veterinary Shortage Recommendation

The Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) is supporting the following recommendations as they align with the Veterinary Shortage Working Group final report (VSWG), which was developed in 18 months through cooperation with all Kentucky agricultural stakeholders.

Murray State University School of Veterinary Medicine Feasibility Study

The complete feasibility report on establishing a school of veterinary medicine in Kentucky at Murray State University.

Report from the Veterinary Shortage Working Group on the Large and Food Animal Veterinarian Shortage

Complete report from the Veterinary Shortage Working Group, whose members represented agriculture industry stakeholders in Kentucky. Members were appointed by former Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan F. Quarles.

Concerns Surrounding the Proposed Murray State University School of Veterinary Medicine

Main concerns surrounding the possible construction of a School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University (with references).

KY Loan Repayment Program Information

The Kentucky Rural Veterinary Medicine Student Loan Repayment program provides student loan repayment benefits for live-stock practitioners who engage in veterinary medicine in designated underserved or veterinary shortage areas in Kentucky for five consecutive years.

The Veterinary Education and Training (V.E.T.) Collaborative

An initiative to address Kentucky’s large-animal veterinary shortage, the V.E.T. Collaborative represents the University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University, Auburn University and the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association.