Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program

Eligibility

• A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States;
• A resident of New Mexico;
• Licensed as a veterinarian in New Mexico;
• Employed full time in a private practice providing food-animal veterinary medical services in a designated underserved area.

When To Apply

The VMLRP application is currently closed. Electronic applications must be completed in full and submitted online by 11:59 PM on July 1, 2026. Applications with any documents or information missing will not be reviewed for funding.

Where To Apply

The electronic application link will be available below starting on June 1, 2026.  The electronic application portal link will be removed promptly on the closing date of July 1, 2026.

Awards

• The award shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for each of the first two years.
• For each of the following two years, the amount may reach up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
• The total award amount may not exceed eighty thousand dollars ($80,000).

Obligation

Must serve at least four years, with quarterly reporting. Payments go directly to debtors.