The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission (TRRC) announced seven veterinarians have been awarded Large Animal Veterinary Grants totaling $890,000 to help boost large animal veterinary services across the Commonwealth.

VDACS launched the Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program on July 1, 2025. VDACS funds were available for four recipients to receive up to $110,000 each, while TRRC funded three recipients in Southern and Southwest Virginia with grants of $150,000 each. The grant awards will be used to expand and sustain existing practices as well as open new operations, like a standalone large animal clinic and a haul-in facility.