New Mexico Veterinary License Guide

Pay $375.00 - $625.00 to the State Board.

• Licensing Fee: Prorated from date of license issue to last day of licensee’s birth month
• Exam Fee: $375 for bi-annul board set days, January and May
  • $625 for applicant selected date
  • $625 for licensure by endorsement

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Proof of Graduation:

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

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

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Criminal Background Check & Moral Character Requirements:

New Mexico requires applicants to be of good moral character and report criminal convictions.

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‍Required Documents:

• Submit a 2” x 2” photograph of your face along with your notarized application, notarized copy of diploma, official transcripts, and NAVLE scores

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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.

Licensure by Endorsement is available for those with 5 years of practice (6,000 hours).

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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico veterinary license online.

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Please print the New Mexico Veterinary License Application and mail with all supporting to:

7301 Jefferson St NE

Suite H

Albuquerque, NM 87109

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Renewal Fee

Pay $250 to the New Mexico Board.

• CE Exemption Rules
  • A new licensee must comply with the continuing education requirement beginning the next full licensing year after the licensee receives his initial New Mexico license.

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: Last day of birth month every year

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How long is a New Mexico Veterinary License valid for?

New Mexico veterinary licenses are valid for one year.

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

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What forms of CE qualify in New Mexico?

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

• A maximum of 7.5 hours of CE may be performed remotely or online.
• A maximum of 5 hours of CE may be in facility management, records management, or complaint process.

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

New Mexico does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for four years as the New Mexico 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 logging into your NMBVM portal or by filling out the request forms here.

If you meet the requirements below, you can apply for a Temporary Permit in New Mexico, which allows you to practice for 60 days.

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Temporary Veterinary License Requirements

To be eligible for a New Mexico Temp License, you must hold an active license in good standing in another state, US territory, or Washington D.C.

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New Mexico Temporary Veterinary License Application

Submit these documents with your application:

• Official copy of transcript/diploma OR PAVE/ECFVG certificate
• License verification of any existing veterinary licenses (use AAVSB’s VAULT Service to quickly transfer)
• $315 Temporary License Application Fee

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New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (505) 553-7021

Email: Deborah.schenk@bvm.nm.gov

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Mailing Address

7301 Jefferson St NE

Suite H

Albuquerque, NM 87109

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