Minnesota Veterinary License Guide

Pay $482.00 to the State Board.

• Licensing Fee: $300
• Jurisprudence Exam Fee: $75
• Application Fee: $75
• Criminal Background Check: $32

Proof of Graduation:

Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript or diploma directly to the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine by emailing vet.med@state.mn.us.

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

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

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Criminal Background Check:

After you apply online, you'll receive a email with instructions for submitting your fingerprints at a CBCP office. We reccomend submitting your fingerprints as soon as possible as this can be the longest part of the application process.

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Required Documents:

• Submit a 2” x 2” photograph of your face along with your application.
• Submit 2 notarized reference letters of reference (Affidavits) from at least 2 veterinarians and 3 other adults who are not related to you setting forth how long a time, when and under what circumstances they have known you, and any other facts that may support your qualifications for licensure.

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.

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On average, the criminal background check takes about 37 days but can take as long as 2 to 4 months and may delay the application process.

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

Pay $300 to the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine.

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 3/1 every even numbered year.

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How long is a [Minnesota] Veterinary License valid for?

Minnesota veterinary licenses are valid for 2 years.

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

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What forms of CE qualify in Minnesota?

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

• A maximum of 10 hours of CE may be performed remotely or online.

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

Minnesota does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 4 years as the Minnesota 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, Minnesota does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in state for a limited duration.  

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Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone:(651) 201-2844

Email: vet.med@state.mn.us

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Mailing Address

335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 215

St. Paul, MN 55102

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