{"id":268,"date":"2023-06-16T14:23:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T14:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nysvms.org\/foundation\/?p=268"},"modified":"2026-06-22T18:37:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:37:38","slug":"how-to-get-funds-for-your-hospital","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nysvms.org\/foundation\/how-to-get-funds-for-your-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get funds for your practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to get funds for your practice<\/h1>
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Criteria for Applying for Funds<\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Veterinarians in<\/span>terested in receiving grants from the NY State Veterinary Care Fund must complete the form on this page to apply, ensuring all eligibility requirements have been met. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

What funds are available to me right now?<\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Funds are available currently for members of Capital District, Central NY, Genesee Valley, Hudson Valley, Long Island and Westchester\/Rockland regional groups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Veterinarian<\/h3>

You must be an NYSVMS member in good standing.<\/p>\n

Maximum amount per member is $2,000 per year.<\/p>\n

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Owner<\/h3>

The owner must have a financial barrier to obtaining the necessary care.<\/p>\n

A conversation with the <\/span><\/span><\/span>owner about what they can afford to contribute is encouraged.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Animal<\/h3>

The animal<\/span> must be<\/span> privately owned and<\/span> not primarily used for breeding or a commercial purpose<\/span>. Animals <\/span>owned b<\/span>y <\/span>or under the care of a shelter or rescue group are not eligible<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The animal\u2019s <\/span>condition must be a fixable problem if treatment is provided.<\/span> For animals with severe or chronic conditions<\/span> h<\/span>umane e<\/span>uthanasia<\/span> services<\/span> are eligible for coverage.<\/span>
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Exclusions not covered:<\/p>\n