An act relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities.
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.
The complete feasibility report on establishing a school of veterinary medicine in Kentucky at Murray State University.
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.
Main concerns surrounding the possible construction of a School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University (with references).
The Rural Kentucky Veterinarian Loan Repayment Program is being proposed to address critical veterinarian shortages in rural Kentucky communities. The program provides loan repayment incentives to individuals that practice in specified locations for up to five years. The maximum award for this program is $87,500, which is paid in five increments toward outstanding loans.
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.
