Bill offers financial incentives to debt-strapped veterinarians working in underserviced areas

摘要

Congress is considering legislation offering scholarships or debt assistance to veterinarians willing to work after graduation in areas where veterinary services are in scarce supply. The legislation is modeled after the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs that provide financial incentives to medical, dental, and nursing students who agree to work for a time in underserviced parts of the country. Such opportunities are currently not available for veterinary students.