Imperial County Planet bids #RFQ 27-0002

Imperial County Veterinarian Recruitment and Retention Program – Professional Services Opportunity

Imperial County is launching a Veterinarian Recruitment and Retention Program to address the shortage of veterinary services in rural and agricultural communities. - Government Buyer: - County of Imperial Purchasing Department - Program Details: - Soliciting proposals from qualified veterinarians and final-year veterinary students - Focus on large animal or mixed animal practice - Full-time commitment required in Imperial County - Financial Incentives: - Up to $75,000 per year for five years (totaling up to $375,000) - Professional services agreement valued at up to $100,000 per year for five years - Requirements: - Must hold or be eligible for a California veterinary license - Demonstrated experience or training in large/mixed animal medicine - Minimum five-year service commitment - Annual performance and stipend utilization reports required - Unique Aspects: - Designed to reduce barriers such as student loan debt and startup costs - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors involved; this is a professional services recruitment - Services Requested: - Full-time veterinary services for large/mixed animal practice - Community engagement and annual reporting - No product line items or equipment procurement included

Description

The County of Imperial, California, is soliciting proposals from qualified veterinarians and final-year veterinary students for participation in its Veterinarian Recruitment and Retention Program. The program targets professionals with experience or interest in large animal or mixed animal veterinary services to improve access to veterinary care in rural and agricultural communities. Financial incentives of up to $75,000 per year for five years, totaling up to $375,000, are offered to support veterinarians who commit to practice full-time in Imperial County. Additionally, selected participants will enter into a professional services agreement valued at up to $100,000 per year for up to five years. The goal is to reduce barriers such as student loan debt and startup costs while strengthening veterinary infrastructure in underserved regions.

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