Federal incentive for food animal veterinarians paused

A 15-year-old federal program intended to draw veterinarians to rural regions in the United States deemed short on care is not accepting new candidates while it undergoes a review by the Trump administration.

The application period for the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program typically closes in April each year. This year, as of the last week in May, it has yet to open.

This story was published on May 28, 2025.