Pennsylvania Veterinary License Guide

Pay $35.00 to the State Board. 

• Licensing Fee: $35.00

Proof of Graduation:

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

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

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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.

• Reciprocity applicants must submit 2 certificates of recommendations from licensed veterinarians regarding their character and competency.

The Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania veterinary license online.

Renewal Fee

Pay $360.00 to the Pennsylvania Board. 

• There are no CE Exemption Rules - you must fulfill the 30 hours of required CE at renewal.

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30 Hours of CE are required every 2-year renewal period.

What forms of CE qualify in North Carolina?

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

• There is no maximum of hours of CE may be performed remotely or online.

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

Pennsylvania does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 5 years as the Pennsylvania Board of Veterinary Medicine may randomly audit you.

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

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

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Pennsylvania Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (833) 367-2762

Email: ST-Veterinary@pa.gov 

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 2649

Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

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