Manitoba Agriculture values the practical experience that veterinary technology (VT) students gain during a summer work term with a rural veterinary practice. To encourage this work experience, the department will be offering grants to clinics and businesses that hire a 1st year VT student in the summer of 2026.

The VetSTEP grant assistance is available based on students who have completed their first year veterinary technology program from a Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) accredited program.

Who Can Apply for VetSTEP Grants?
Veterinary practices and practitioners licensed to operate an active, large or mixed animal practice located in rural Manitoba are eligible to participate in the program. Clinics and practitioners specializing in small animal medicine are not eligible.

Businesses and non-profit organizations operating livestock operations in rural Manitoba are eligible if they employ or have a service contract with a veterinarian licensed to practice large or mixed animal medicine in Manitoba. An RVT or DVM must directly supervise the VT student.

How Do You Advertise Your Interest in Hiring a Student?
If you are considering hiring a student, you can place an online job posting by completing the online form below.  Your Summer Student posting will be published free of charge on the MVTA's Career Centre website.

For More Information and Applications
For more information, contact VetSTEP by emailing [email protected] or calling Omotola Ologbenla (204-729-1387)
Applications, claim forms and other program documents can be accessed by visiting the VetSTEP web page.