Imperial County Planet bids #27-0002

Imperial County Veterinarian Recruitment and Retention Program – Financial Incentives for Large Animal Services

Imperial County, California is launching a Veterinarian Recruitment and Retention Program to address the shortage of veterinary services in rural and agricultural areas. - Government Buyer: - County of Imperial, Purchasing Department - Program Details: - Seeks qualified veterinarians and final-year veterinary students - Focus on large or mixed animal veterinary services - Full-time commitment required within Imperial County - Financial Incentives: - Up to $75,000 per year for five years (totaling up to $375,000) as a stipend - Professional services agreement valued up to $100,000 per year for up to five years - Stipend may be used for student loan repayment or practice startup/operational expenses - Notable Requirements: - Must hold or be eligible for a California veterinary license - Demonstrated experience or training in large or mixed animal medicine - Minimum five-year service commitment - Annual performance and stipend utilization reports required - Community engagement and establishment/maintenance of a practice within county boundaries - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a professional services recruitment opportunity.

Description

The County of Imperial, California, is seeking qualified veterinarians and final-year veterinary students to participate in its Veterinarian Recruitment and Retention Program. The program aims to recruit and retain skilled veterinarians to serve rural and agricultural areas, focusing on large and mixed animal veterinary services. Successful applicants must hold a California veterinary license, commit to full-time service in the county for at least five years, and engage with the local community. The program offers an annual stipend of $75,000 for up to five years, totaling $375,000, to support student loan repayment and practice startup or operational expenses.

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