Indiana Veterinary License Guide

Pay the $150.00 licensing application fee to the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.

Proof of Graduation:

Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript directly to the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.

• 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 Indiana will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Indiana Board from the AAVSB.

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Criminal Background Check:

Submit your fingerprints at IdentoGO. Instructions

• IMPORTANT: Do not submit a background check until you receive an email from the Board with the official date your application was processed.
• The Service Code for Veterinarians is 24YBX3.

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Required Documents:‍

• ‍Name change documentation if you've had a legal name change.
• If you answer "Yes" to any conduct questions, submit a full detailed statement and court documents.

Veterinarians who are already licensed in another state or territory for any healthcare-related profession 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.

The Indiana Board does not specify exactly how long it takes to process license applications, but criminal background checks and transcripts must be received before review.

Use the link above to apply for an Indiana veterinary license online.

Additional fees paid directly to IdentoGO for a background check.

Pay $100 to the Indiana Board.

CE Exemption Rules:

• You do not need any continuing education to renew your license if you have been licensed for fewer than 12 months.
• You will need 20 hours of continuing education to renew your license if you have been licensed for fewer than 24 months.

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 10/15/25 every odd-numbered year.

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How long is an Indiana Veterinary License valid for?

Indiana veterinary licenses are valid for two years.

40 Hours of CE are required every two year renewal period.

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What forms of CE qualify in Indiana?

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

Continuing education (CE) provided by approved sponsors is fully accepted, regardless of delivery method or ability to interact with the presenter.

• Maximum of 10 CE hours may be self-study

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

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

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

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

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Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (317)544-2409

Email: VetBoard@vetboard.in.gov

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Mailing Address

1202 East 38th Street

Discovery Hall, Suite 100

Indianapolis, IN 46205

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