Maine Veterinary License Guide

Pay $95.00 to the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine.

It will cost an additional $21.00 to get licensed in Maine for a background check.

Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript or diploma directly to the Maine 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: Vets applying for a license in Maine will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Maine Board.

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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.

Maine offers licensure by endorsement for those with 3,000 hours of practice in the 3 years preceding application.

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The Maine 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 Maine veterinary license online.

Pay $100 to the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine.

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 9/30 every year

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How long is a Maine Veterinary License valid for?

Maine veterinary licenses are valid for 1 year

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24 Hours of CE are required every 2 years to renew each even numbered year.

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What forms of CE qualify in Maine?

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

• There is no limit to the amount of hours of CE that may be performed remotely or online.
• A maximum of 6 hours of CE is allowed for practice management or other non-clinical subject matter.
• Programs presented for the purpose of promoting a specific company, individual or product are not eligible for credit.

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

Maine does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for two years as the Maine 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.

If you meet the requirements below, you can apply for a Relief Veterinarian Service Permit in Maine, which allows you to practice in Maine for 30 days.

Submit these documents with your application:

• Official copy of transcript sent directly from an AVMA-accredited university OR PAVE/ECFVG certificate
• License verification of any existing veterinary licenses (use AAVSB’s VAULT Service to quickly transfer)

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Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (207) 624-8620

Email: vetmed.lic@maine.gov

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Mailing Address

35 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0035

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