Rural Veterinary Workforce Act

This bill makes certain student loan help for veterinarians tax-free. It changes the tax code so that money vets get from specific loan repayment or forgiveness programs would not count as taxable income. The goal is to ease the debt burden and help more vets serve where they’re needed, especially in rural areas.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Veterinarians in approved loan repayment or forgiveness programs.
• What changes: That assistance would be excluded from taxable income (you wouldn’t pay federal income tax on it).
• When: Applies starting with tax years after December 31, 2025.

The bill is titled the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act.