This Pilot Program is designed to provide financial incentives in the form of current student loan debt grants for veterinarians who commit to four years of employment in food animal veterinary medicine. The program is a joint effort of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), with funding by several industry partners.

AVMF announces the Pilot Program's first five recipients:
Dr. Shaw Perrin – The Ohio State University, Practicing in Goshen, IN
Dr. Austin Ayars, The Ohio State University, Practicing in Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Conrad Spangler, University of Minnesota, Practicing in Dalhart, TX
Dr. Kay Russo, Cornell University, Practicing in Stephenville, TX
Dr. Scott Morey, Practicing in Concordia, KS

Press Release

Program Description and Criteria

Association Forum Article, April 2012: Rare Breed