Oklahoma Veterinary License Guide

Pay $150.00 to the State Board.

Proof of Graduation:

Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcripts directly to the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Oklahoma Board.

Jurisprudence Exam:: Oklahoma does not require a jurisprudence exam for licensure at this time.

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Criminal Background Check & Moral Character Requirements:

Submit your fingerprints at Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

• Schedule Scan: Here

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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 3 days after you’ve completed your license application to receive your Oklahoma veterinary license.

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

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Renewal Fee

Pay $225.00 to the Oklahoma Board.

• Graduates who receive a license within one calendar year of graduation are exempt from reporting CE credits until the submission of the second renewal application after initial licensure.

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 06/30 every year.

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How long is a Oklahoma Veterinary License valid for?

Oklahoma veterinary licenses are valid for 1 year.

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

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What forms of CE qualify in Oklahoma?

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

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

Oklahoma does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 5 years as the Oklahoma 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.

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

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Temporary Veterinary License Requirements

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

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Oklahoma Temporary Veterinary License Application

Submit these documents with your application:

• Official copy of transcripts/diploma OR PAVE/ECFVG certificate
• License verification of any existing veterinary licenses (use AAVSB’s VAULT Service to quickly transfer)

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Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (405) 522-8831

Email: cathyk@okvetboard.ok.gov

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Mailing Address

P.O. Box 54461, Oklahoma City, OK 73154.

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