Veterinary Services Shortage Situations Map

The designated Veterinarian Shortage Situations map contains all shortage situation designations for a given fiscal year (FY) application cycle. All states shaded in blue have at least one designated shortage area. Shortage situations appear in the table below the map. Additional details for each shortage situation can be found by clicking the Shortage ID code of the area of interest.

DEFINITIONS OF STATUS

• Details for Application: Click on the shortage identification number for details regarding required services, must serve locations, and must serve species.
• Open: The application period is available for an eligible individual to apply to a shortage situation area during the respective application period.
• Offered: Pending acceptance or declination of an award.
• Awarded: The recipient accepted the award offer for the specific shortage situation.
• Withdrawn: A participant withdrew from participation in the VMLRP after signing the service agreement.
• Not Awarded: No applicant was offered an award in this shortage situation area or an offer was declined.
• Unavailable: A shortage situation not able to be used or obtained.