Licensing Cost: $75.00 for a new license
Renewal Cost: $150.00
Duration: 1 year
Expires: 12/31 every year
Continuing Education: 30 hours every 2 years
Tempory License for Relief Work? No
Pay $75.00 to the State Board.
Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript & diploma directly to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
NAVLE: New vets applying for a license in Oregon will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Oregon Board.
Jurisprudence Exam:
Applicants in Oregon will also need to complete a Veterinary Jurisprudence Exam covering Oregon's veterinary practice act.
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.
The Oregon 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 an Oregon veterinary license online.
Pay $150.00 to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
Renewal Date: 12/31 every year
Oregon veterinary licenses are valid for 2 years.
The list of approved CE providers for Oregon can be found here.
Oregon does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for a few years as the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board may randomly audit you.
You can quickly change your personal info, including last name or address, online by clicking this link.
Unfortunately, Oregon does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in the state for a limited duration.
Phone: (971) 673-0224
Email: ovem.info@ovmeb.oregon.gov
800 NE Oregon, Suit 407
Portland, OR 97232
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