Licensing Cost: $185.00 for a new license
Renewal Cost: $185.00
Duration: 2 years
Expires: 12/31 every odd numbered year
Continuing Education: 30 hours every 2 years
Tempory License for Relief Work? No
Pay $185 to the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board
Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript & diploma directly to the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
NAVLE: New vets applying for a license in Wisconsin will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Wisconsin Board.
Wisconsin State Exam: After your application is received, reviewed, and approved for testing, you’ll receive an email from ICVA to register and pay to take the Wisconsin state exam. It’s an online, open book exam covering Wisconsin's veterinary practice and the rules. You have 60 days to complete the examination from the eligibility start date provided to you via email.
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.
Wisconsin does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 5 years as the Wisconsin Board of Veterinary Medicine may randomly audit you.
Unfortunately, Wisconsin does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in state for a limited duration.
Pay $185 to the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Examining Board.
Renewal Date: 12/31 every odd numbered year
Wisconsin veterinary licenses are valid for 2 years.
The list of approved CE providers for Wisconsin can be found here.
You can quickly change your personal info, including last name or address, by filling out this form and email it to: datcpveb@wisconsin.gov.
Unfortunately, Wisconsin does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in state for a limited duration.
Phone: (608) 224-4353
Email: datcpveb@wisconsin.gov
Veterinary Examining Board
DATCP
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
Please check your local requirements as state and national guidelines may have changed since last updated on Dec 09, 2025.
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