Animal Services reported increased intake and adoption activity and described two projects: a 'Clinic in a Can' retrofit and an RFP for Building 2A to host a low‑cost spay/neuter clinic; dozens of volunteers and advocates urged accelerating the RFP timeline, adding a second shelter veterinarian and boosting operations.

Hospet Events helps you track day-to-day changes in your pet’s life, so you can notice patterns and make care decisions with greater confidence.

The Senate adopted a budget amendment to Senate File 1 to focus part of an existing tuition-assistance program on veterinary students who commit to rural or large-animal practice, adding $1 million for up to five students and ongoing appropriations tied to service agreements.

Minnesota Rural Veterinary Loan Repayment Program aids five graduates annually with $75,000 each.

Dr. Paige Mackey emphasizes transparency and support for veterinary professionals at the hearing.

NOMV provides peer support through multiple channels for veterinarians, veterinary support staff, and veterinary students.

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The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources heard testimony on House Bill 25 82, which would create a Department of Agriculture program to provide awards of up to $100,000 to licensed veterinarians who practice in qualifying rural counties or at practices where food-animal cases make up at least half of work. Witnesses praised retention potential but fiscal staff noted the bill contains no funding source.

House Bill 25‑82 would create a veterinary training program to support food‑animal practice in rural Kansas, require four years of practice and community engagement from recipients, and include a six‑year sunset and annual reporting; the committee passed the bill favorably as amended.