Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program
Overview
The Nebraska Production Animal Rural Veterinarian Grant Program aims to address the shortage of production animal veterinarians in rural Nebraska. The program offers grants of up to $150,000 to recent veterinary graduates or new veterinarians who begin working in eligible rural clinics. See the guidelines below for more details.
Rural Veterinarian Grant Program Guidelines
Nebraska also offers the Elite 11 Program, which provides UNL scholarships to eligible applicants studying Animal Science or Veterinary Science.
Funding and Eligibility
A total of $1,950,000 is available for grants, allowing funding for up to 13 award recipients.
To qualify, applicants must:
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Have a doctorate in veterinary medicine and be licensed to practice in Nebraska
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Commit to residing and practicing in rural Nebraska (county with less than 40,000 people) for eight years
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Work in a veterinary clinic where at least 80% of its hours are devoted to production animals
How to Apply
To apply for the Nebraska Production Animal Rural Veterinarian Grant, please use the link below.
Send questions to NDOL.employerservices@nebraska.gov