1. (1) A veterinarian who intends to receive loan repayment assistance shall register with the department by submitting a department form, and providing the following information:

   1. (a) name, address, and other contact information;
   2. (b) name of employer and employer contact information, if applicable;
   3. (c) Utah veterinary license number, issued under Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act; and
   4. (d) documentation showing the location and context of veterinary practice that demonstrates the veterinarian meets the qualified veterinarian definition as defined in Subsection 4-2-901(9).
2. (2) Subsection 4-2-902(2)(b) requires a veterinarian to practice for a minimum of one year after the date of registering intent with the department, however, the department may extend the one year period for up to six months due to medical reasons or other justifiable causes.

3. (3) After a qualified veterinarian has practiced for one year from the date of application, they shall provide the following information to the department:

   1. (a) hours and location of qualifying work;
   2. (b) employer certification of worked hours;
   3. (c) loan details including loan servicer name, account information, and loan balance;
   4. (d) whether they choose to reapply to receive additional payments toward educational loan balances in the future; and
   5. (e) any other information the department deems necessary for loan repayment assistance.
4. (4) A qualified veterinarian is responsible for reporting loan repayment to the United States Internal Revenue Service and addressing any potential tax liabilities resulting from the loan repayment assistance.
5. (5) A qualified veterinarian shall notify the department before changing their practice location or if the change affects meeting the criteria in Subsection 4-2-901(9).

KEY: veterinarian, education, loan, repayment, service

Date of Last Change: August 4, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-2-902(5)