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Veterinary Student Placement Program
Support for veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 6,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 13, 2026
- Closing date : March 15, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program supports veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia’s agriculture sector. It offers wage subsidies for employers and bursaries for students, for placements with farms and veterinary clinics.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 13, 2026
- Closing date : March 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 12-week veterinary student placements on farms or in veterinary clinics
- Hands-on learning in rural Nova Scotia agriculture and livestock practice
- Student volunteer experience and placement-related training
Documents Needed
- Complete application form
- Program Funding Registration form, if required
- Updated business information for returning applicants
- Record of Employment
- Student final report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered farms
- Veterinary clinics
- Post-secondary veterinary students
- Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in Mi'kmaw communities
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without the required farm registration or registered business status
- Farms not actively operating during the program year
- Veterinary practices not participating in the Livestock Health Services Program
- Applicants without required workplace injury coverage
Eligible expenses
- Student wages covered through the program wage subsidy
- Pre-approved travel and accommodation support for remote veterinary practice volunteering
- Training course fees for required pre-employment training
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel expenses not pre-approved for remote veterinary clinic volunteering
- Operating expenses and existing staff salaries
- Wages paid to the student outside the program activity period
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Department of Agriculture.
- Eligible employers are notified and student placement confirmation is provided.
- Approved applicants receive a Letter of Agreement with funding terms.
- The signed Letter of Agreement must be returned within 30 days or funding is forfeited.
- Claims are submitted after the signed agreement is received and reviewed.
Additional information
- Applications are closed.
- Funding is limited to 6 applicants per year.
- Approved applicants receive a Letter of Agreement that must be signed and returned.
- Final reports are mandatory and may be made public by the Department of Agriculture.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Veterinary Student Placement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Veterinary Student Placement Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Veterinary Student Placement Program?
This program supports veterinary student placements in rural Nova Scotia’s agriculture sector. It offers wage subsidies for employers and bursaries for students, for placements with farms and veterinary clinics.
How much funding can be received?
Veterinary Student Placement Program Funds up to $6,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Veterinary Student Placement Program program?
To be eligible for the Veterinary Student Placement Program program, you must:
Registered farms or veterinary clinics
Nova Scotia veterinary students
Eligible placement and workplace requirements
What expenses are eligible under Veterinary Student Placement Program?
12-week veterinary student placements on farms or in veterinary clinics
Hands-on learning in rural Nova Scotia agriculture and livestock practice
Student volunteer experience and placement-related training
Who can I contact for more information about the Veterinary Student Placement Program?
You can contact Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture by email at prm@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-893-6377.
Where is the Veterinary Student Placement Program available?
The Veterinary Student Placement Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.