Virginia Veterinary License Guide

Pay $200.00 to the State Board. 

• Application Fee: $200.00

Proof of Graduation:

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

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

• The application process will still require an attestation to having read the applicable laws and regulations.

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.

• You will need to submit documentation of 30 hours of CE completed within the last 4 years.
• You will need to provide written documentation of clinical practice as a veterinarian for at least two of the past four years, a completed Employment Verification Form, company letterhead, or tax returns (1040) that reflect your work history.

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It typically takes 30 days after you’ve completed your license application to receive your Virginia veterinary license.

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

Renewal Fee

Pay $175.00 to the Virginia Board. 

• You are exempt from CE requirements your first year of renewal.

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 12/31 every year

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How long is a Virginia Veterinary License valid for? 

Virginia veterinary licenses are valid for 1 year.

15 Hours of CE are required per yearly renewal period.

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What forms of CE qualify in Virginia?

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

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

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

Virginia does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 2 years as the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine may randomly audit you.

You can quickly change your address online by clicking this link.

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To change your name, you will need to submit a Name Change Form with supporting legal documentation.

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

Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (804) 597-4133

Email: vetbd@dhp.virginia.gov

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Mailing Address

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300

Henrico, VA, 23233-1463

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