New Jersey Veterinary License Guide

Pay $325 to $200 to the State Board (pending year of licensure).

• Application Fee: $75 (paid by check or money order)
• Registration fee (sent after approval): $250 to $125 pending year of licensure

Make all checks or money orders payable to the “State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners”

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Proof of Graduation:

Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript directly to the New Jersey Board of Veterinary Medicine by emailing  VeterinaryMed@dca.njoag.gov.

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

Jurisprudence Exam: Applicants in New Jersey will also need to complete a online New Jersey Jurisprudence Exam, which can be found here. You must complete the test in a single online session. If you fail the examination, you may take the exam again but will have to re-pay the $75 application fee.

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Criminal Background Check:

After applying, you will receive a letter with instructions on how schedule an appointment to have fingerprints scanned.

The scan takes 7 to 10 days to process and can be the longest part of the application process, so it’s recommended you schedule your fingerprint scan appointment as soon as possible when you receive your notification to do so.

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Required Documents:

• Submit a passport-style photograph of your face and shoulders as part of your online 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.

It typically takes approximately 5 to 7 weeks after you’ve completed your license application to receive your New Jersey veterinary license.

The fingerprint/background check is the longest part of the process, and it’s recommended you complete this process as soon as possible.

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First, register with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs to obtain log-in.

Then, use the link above to apply for a New Jersey veterinary license online.

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Renewal Fee

Pay $250 to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 6/30 every odd numbered year

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How long is a New Jersey Veterinary License valid for?

New Jersey veterinary licenses are valid for 2 years.

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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 New Jersey?

• A minimum of 17 hours must be in medicine, surgery, or dentistry.
• No more than 4 hours can be in business management courses.
• 1 must be on the topic of prescription opioid drugs

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

New Jersey does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE as the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners 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, New Jersey does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in state for a limited duration.  

New Jersey Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (973) 504-6500

Email: VeterinaryMed@dca.njoag.gov

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Mailing Address

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

P.O. Box 45020

Newark, NJ 07102

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