Licensing Cost: $160.00 for a new license
Renewal Cost: $140.00
Duration: 2 years
Expires: Based on birth month, transitioning to 2-year cycle
Continuing Education: 15 hours every 2 years
Tempory License for Relief Work? No
Pay $160 to the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine.
It will cost an additional $28.25 to get licensed in Idaho due to the cost of a background check.
Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript directly to the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine.
NAVLE: New vets applying for a license in Idaho will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Idaho Board.
Jurisprudence Exam: Applicants in Idaho will also need to complete a Veterinary Jurisprudence Exam covering Idaho's veterinary practice act.
Visit any Livescan location to complete a fingerprint card for your background check. More information can be found here.
The following fields must be entered exactly as shown below:
Mail completed FD-258 card to:
Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Attn: Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine
550 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83702
Veterinarians who are already licensed in another state, US territory, Canadian province, or Washington D.C. 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.
The Idaho 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 Idaho veterinary license online.
Pay $140 to Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine for an Active Renewal.
Idaho transitioned to a 2-year renewal cycle in 2025, which is staggered based on your birth month. Click here to learn more.
Idaho veterinary licenses are valid for 2 years starting with the 2025- 2026 renewal cycle.
Due to the current transition to a biennial renewal cycle, the Board has determined: “Licensees will not be required to report CE until the next renewal cycle (June 2026). All CE credits accumulated during the current renewal period may be added to CE hours completed during next year’s renewal cycle. In the 2026 renewal cycle, licensees will be required to report 15 total hours of CE, in which you can use the accumulated CE from the 2024-25 and 2025-26 renewal cycles.” (Source)
Idaho does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 4 years as the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine may randomly audit you. You are only required to submit certificates of completion if you are randomly audited or if you renew your license after the expiration date.
You can quickly change your personal info, including last name or address, online by clicking this link.
Unfortunately, Idaho does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in state for a limited duration.
Phone:(208) 334-3233
Email: bovminfo@dopl.idaho.gov
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0063
Please check your local requirements as state and national guidelines may have changed since last updated on Dec 09, 2025.
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