

150,000 Reasons to Move to Nebraska: New Grant Program Tackles Vet Shortage Head-On
Governor Jim Pillen unveiled a bold new initiative on Monday—the Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program—aimed at tackling the state’s growing shortage of large animal vets in rural communities. The program, managed by the Department of Labor (DOL), is offering a $150,000 grant to recent veterinary graduates or licensed vets who are ready to set up shop in one of Nebraska’s underserved rural counties.