Utah Board of Regents approves joint veterinarian program at USU

Board of Regents on Thursday gave a unanimous thumbs up to creating a regional, educational partnership for veterinarians between Utah State University and Washington State University.

Supporters say the program will increase the opportunities for Utah students interested in pursuing a career in the profession. The next step is for Utah lawmakers to kick in $1.7 million in annual funding for the program's first two years. It is anticipated that once it is firmly entrenched, the partnership will require $3 million in annual funding. Deseret News