Veterinary Breakroom: Will Residency Quotas Fix Rural Veterinary Shortages?
From Clinician's Brief: The Podcast by Clinician's Brief
April 13, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 369
About this episode
Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss Iowa House File 2209 and its potential impact on rural veterinary shortages.
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa, an ISU CVM graduate, and Dr. Beth examine Iowa House File 2209, explore whether residency quotas influence where veterinarians ultimately practice, and discuss alternative strategies to strengthen the rural veterinary workforce. Tune in for the full discussion. Resources: https://www.myvetcandy.com/blog/2026/2/19/iowa-house-bill-would-set-residency-requirement-for-isu-veterinary-medicine-program https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1956561 https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/02/17/house-bill-would-set-residency-requirement-for-isu-veterinary-medicine-program/ Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: * Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts * YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief * Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief * LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/ * Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief * X: @CliniciansBrief The Team: * Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host * Beth Molleson, DVM - Host * Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the…
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Hosts: Alyssa Watson, Alexis Ussery
Topics covered
- veterinary residency
- rural veterinary workforce
- Iowa House File 2209
Keywords
- veterinary profession
- residency quotas
- veterinarians
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