Montana Veterinary License Guide

Pay $200.00 to the State Board.

It will cost an additional $30.00 to get licensed in Montana due to:

• Background check: $30.00 (This fee is paid to the Montana Department of Justice for fingerprint processing).

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Proof of Graduation:

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

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

• A passing score of 90% is required.

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Criminal Background Check & Moral Character Requirements:

Submit your fingerprints at MDOJ.

• Schedule Scan: Here

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Required Documents:

• Submit a 2” x 2” photograph of your face along with your application.

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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.

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It typically takes 45 days after you’ve completed your license application to receive your Montana veterinary license.

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

Renewal Fee

Pay $145.00 to the Montana Board.

• Continuing education requirements will not apply until the licensee's first full year of licensure

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 11/01 every year.

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How long is a Montana Veterinary License valid for?

Montana veterinary licenses are valid for 1 year.

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20 Hours of CE are required every [2]year renewal period.

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What forms of CE qualify in Montana?

The Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine does not pre-approve any courses or sponsors for continuing education (CE).

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

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

Montana does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 1 year as the Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine may randomly audit you.

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

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

Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (406) 444-6880

Email: DLIBSDVET@MT.GOV

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Mailing Address

PO BOX 200513301 S PARK, 4TH FLOOR Helena, MT 59620-0513

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