Alaska Veterinary License Guide

Pay $1,000.00 to the Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners.

• Nonrefundable Application Fee: $ 200.00
• Licensing Fee: $600.00
• Alaska Jurisprudence Exam Fee $ 200.00

Proof of Graduation:

Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript directly to the Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners.

• Foreign Veterinary Graduates: Vets educated outside the US will need to complete the certificate program offered by the ECFVG OR PAVE.

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Exam Requirements:

NAVLE:  New vets applying for a license in Alaska will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Alaska Board using Veterinary Information Verifying Agency (VIVA) score reporting.

Jurisprudence Exam: Applicants in Alaska will also need to complete a Veterinary Jurisprudence Exam covering Alaska's veterinary practice act.

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Professional References

Submit four professional reference forms from Veterinarians listed on your application. References must be sent directly the the Board from the Vet.

Veterinarians who are already licensed in another jurisdiction must submit a verification of licensure for any licenses currently or previously held, including any disciplinary action taken against any of your licenses by a state veterinary board.

AAVSB Vault Service: You can have the AAVSB transfer your NAVLE test results, verification of licensure for any other veterinary licenses, and letters of good standing for a fee of $99.

Veterinarians must also have a peer submit an Affidavit of Active Practice Form verifying their active practice of veterinary medicine for at least five our of the last seven years.

The Alaska Board does not specify how long it takes to process license applications. Ensure your application is not missing any documents to avoid delays.

Use the link above to apply for a Alaska veterinary license online.

Renewal Fee

Pay $600.00 to the Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners.

• If you initially get licensed in an odd-numbered year, only 15 hours of CE are required for your first renewal
• If you initially get licensed in an even-numbered year, you do not need to provide proof of CE for your first renewal only

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 12/31 every even numbered year

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How long is a Alaska Veterinary License valid for?

Alaska veterinary licenses are valid for 2 years.

30 Hours of CE are required every 2 year renewal period.

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What forms of CE qualify in Alaska?

The list of approved CE providers for Alaska can be found here.

• At least 20 hours of CE per renewal period must be medical

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

Alaska does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 4 years as the Alaska Board of Veterinary Medicine may randomly audit you.

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You can quickly change your personal info, including last name or address, online by clicking this link.

Unfortunately, Alaska does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in state for a limited duration.

Alaska Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (907) 465-3644

Email: BoardofVeterinaryExaminers@Alaska.Gov

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Mailing Address

PO Box 110806

Juneau, AK 99811-0806