Mississippi Veterinary License Guide

Pay $250.00 to the State Board.

• License Fee: $200
• State Exam Fee: $50 (paid to the AAVSB)

Proof of Graduation:

Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript or diploma directly to the Mississippi 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 Mississippi will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Mississippi Board.

State Board Exam: Applicants in Mississippi will also need to complete their State Board Exam through the AAVSB's SPA program.

Moral Character Requirements:

• References: Applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation from licensed veterinarians.

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Required Documents:

• Submit a passport size and quality photograph along with your application taken within the last 6 months.

Veterinarians who are already licensed in another state, U.S. territory, Canadian province, or Washington D.C. must submit Letters of good standing from every jurisdiction in which the applicant has ever held a license to practice veterinary medicine.

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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The Mississippi 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 Mississippi veterinary license online

Pay $200.00 to the Mississippi Board.

• Veterinarians who graduated in the year preceding their renewal pay a reduced fee of $150 and are exempt from the continuing education requirement.

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 8/1 every year.

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

Mississippi veterinary licenses are valid for 1 year.

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15 Hours of CE are required every 1 year renewal period.

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What forms of CE qualify in Mississippi?

• 10 hours must be from contact learning experiences (seminar/lecture, lab/wet lab, including live streamed programs).
• The remaining five 5 hours may be earned through any AAVSB RACE approved program.
• A maximum of 5 hours of CE may be performed remotely or online.

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

Mississippi requires proof of CE to be submitted online. You must keep a record of your CE.

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

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

Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (662) 324-9380

Email: office@mississippivetboard.org

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Mailing Address

1089D Stark Road

Starkville, MS 39759

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