Veterinarians
Special Requirements
Requirements for licensure by examination as a veterinarian:
A. The applicant, in order to be licensed by the board to practice veterinary medicine, shall:
1. Have received a degree in veterinary medicine from a college or school of veterinary medicine accredited by the AVMA or have fulfilled the requirements of the Educational Commission of Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) of the AVMA or any other substantially equivalent credentialing body as determined by the board.
2. File the following documents with the board:
a. A complete and notarized application on a form obtained from the board;
b. An official copy, indicating veterinary degree, of the applicant's college or school transcript;
c. Certification of a full and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine by each board from which the applicant holds a license.
3. Pass the North American Veterinary License Examination or the National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards or any other substantially equivalent national examination as approved by the board with a score acceptable to the board.
4. Sign a statement attesting that the applicant has read, understands, and will abide by the statutes and regulations governing veterinary practice in Virginia.
5. Have committed no acts which would constitute a violation of §54.1-3807 of the Code of Virginia.
B. If the application for licensure has not been successfully completed within one year from the date of initial submission, a new application and fee shall be required.
Requirements for licensure by endorsement as a veterinarian or veterinary technician:
A. The board may, in its discretion, grant a license by endorsement to an applicant who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine or who is licensed, certified or registered to practice as a veterinary technician in another state, the District of Columbia or possessions or territories of the United States, provided that:
1. All licenses, certificates or registrations are in good standing;
2. The applicant has been regularly engaged in clinical practice for at least two of the past four years; and
3. The applicant has met all applicable requirements of 18VAC150-20-110 or 18VAC150-20-115, except foreign-trained veterinarians who have attained specialty recognition by a board recognized by the AVMA are exempt from the requirements of ECFVG or any other substantially equivalent credentialing body as determined by the board.
B. Provided that the applicant has met the requirements of subsection A of this section, the board may, in its discretion, waive the requirement that the applicant pass the national board exam or the clinical competency test, or both.
Required Fees:
The following fees shall be in effect:
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Veterinary initial license or renewal (active)
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$135
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Veterinary license renewal (inactive)
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$65
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Veterinary reinstatement of expired license
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$175
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Veterinary license late renewal
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$45
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Veterinarian reinstatement after disciplinary action
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$300
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Veterinary technician initial license or renewal
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$30
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Veterinary technician license renewal (inactive)
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$15
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Veterinary technician license late renewal
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$15
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Veterinary technician reinstatement of expired license
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$50
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Veterinary technician reinstatement after disciplinary action
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$75
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Initial veterinary establishment permit registration
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$200
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Equine dental technician initial registration
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$100
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Equine dental technician registration renewal
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$50
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Equine dental technician late renewal
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$20
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Equine dental technician reinstatement
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$120
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Veterinary establishment renewal
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$140
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Veterinary establishment late renewal
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$45
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Veterinary establishment reinstatement
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$100
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Veterinary establishment reinspection
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$200
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Veterinary establishment -- change of location
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$200
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Veterinary establishment -- change of veterinarian-in-charge
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$30
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Duplicate license
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$10
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Duplicate wall certificate
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$25
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Returned check
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$35
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Licensure verification to another jurisdiction
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$15
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For More Information, Contact:
Virginia Department Of Health Professions
Board Of Veterinary Medicine
6603 West Broad St., 5th Floor
Richmond, VA 23230-1712
Phone: 804.662.9915
TTY: 804.662.7197
Fax: 804.662.7098
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/vet/
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
