South Carolina Veterinary License Guide

Pay $175 to the State Board.

Proof of Graduation:

Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript & diploma directly to the South Carolina Veterinary Medical Examining Board.

• 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 Arkansas will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the South Carolina Board.

Jurisprudence Exam: Applicants in South Carolina will also need to complete online South Carolina Jurisprudence Examination. Once the completed application is approved, you’ll be emailed instructions and a UserID to take the exam.

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Required Documents:

• Submit a 2” x 2” photograph of your face along with your application.
• Copy of your valid Driver's License, State Issued ID, Passport
• Copy of Social Security Card, signed
• Legal name change documentation
• Notarized Verification of Lawful Presence Form

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Veterinarians who are currently licensed, in good standing in another jurisdiction. 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.

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Additionally, veterinarians applying via the endorsement process must complete at least 30 hours of CE in the previous 2 years prior to licensure.

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Applications are processed on a daily basis.  Once a completed application is received and approved, the applicant will then be made eligible to take the online jurisprudence exam. Upon passing of the exam, the applicant will be processed through to licensure.

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

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Renewal Fee

Pay $340 to the South Carolina Board.

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 1/1 - 2 years from date of licensure

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How long is a South Carolina Veterinary License valid for?

South Carolina veterinary licenses are valid for 2 years.

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

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What forms of CE qualify in South Carolina?

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

• A minimum of 22 hours of CE must be in veterinary medical or surgical courses
• At least 20 hours of CE must be live in person or interactive online programs.
• Veterinarians prescribing controlled substances must complete at least 2 hours of CE on prescribing or monitoring controlled substances.

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‍Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

CE hours and documentation are to be submitted through the CE Broker system, not to the Board office. The Board recommends keeping a record of all completed CE for at least 3 years.

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

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

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South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Phone: (803) 896-4598

Email: Contact.VetBoard@llr.sc.gov

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Mailing Address

110 Centerview Dr.

Columbia, SC 29210

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