Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP)

The Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) supports newly licensed veterinarians in Ontario to practice in underserved areas, offering grants of up to $50,000 over five years to improve veterinary access for food animal producers.
  • Agricultural Adaptation Council
Overview of the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) program:

Launched by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, the VIP aims to address veterinary shortages in underserviced areas, particularly northern Ontario. Administered by the Agricultural Adaptation Council, the program provides financial incentives to newly licensed veterinarians working in food animal or mixed animal practices. Participants must practice full-time and deliver services, including regular or emergency on-farm care, in defined underserved regions. The $5 million program runs from 2023 to 2032, fostering access to essential veterinary care for food animals such as cattle, poultry, and sheep. Eligible applicants must comply with reporting and annual attestation requirements throughout their participation.

Benefits of the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) program:
  • Financial grants up to $50,000.
  • Addresses critical veterinary shortages in rural and northern Ontario.
  • Supports food animal producers by ensuring consistent and emergency veterinary services.
  • Fosters professional opportunities for veterinarians in underserved communities.
Eligibility criteria of the Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) program:
  • Eligible applicants must:
  • Be newly licensed within five years in Ontario.
  • Work in food animal or mixed animal practices full-time.
  • Provide in-person or on-farm services in defined underserviced areas.
  • Comply with reporting and attestations as outlined in program guidelines.
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