1) Have a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), or the equivalent, from a college of veterinary medicine accredited by the AVMA Council on Education;
2) Have qualifying educational loan debt as defined in 7 CFR 3431 Section 3;
3) Secure an offer of employment or establish and/or maintain a practice in a veterinary shortage situation, as determined by the Secretary, within the time period specified in the VMLRP service agreement offer; and
4) Provide certifications and verifications in accordance with 7 CFR 3431 Section 16.