Hawaii SB493 establishes a special fund and fee to support veterinarians, offering loan repayments and scholarships to those who commit to practicing.

Hawaii SB493 aims to address the shortage of licensed veterinarians in the state by establishing the veterinary workforce development special fund. The bill creates a $60 fee for veterinarians when they obtain or renew their licenses, with the funds going into the special fund. This fund will support the veterinary workforce development loan repayment and scholarship program, offering financial assistance to veterinary students and practicing veterinarians who commit to working in Hawaii.

Hawaii SB493 establishes a special fund and fee to support veterinarians, offering loan repayments and scholarships to those who commit to practicing.

Hawaii SB493 aims to address the shortage of licensed veterinarians in the state by establishing the veterinary workforce development special fund. The bill creates a $60 fee for veterinarians when they obtain or renew their licenses, with the funds going into the special fund. This fund will support the veterinary workforce development loan repayment and scholarship program, offering financial assistance to veterinary students and practicing veterinarians who commit to working in Hawaii.