Wisconsin Veterinary License Guide

Pay $185 to the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board

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Proof of Graduation:

Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript & diploma directly to the Wisconsin 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 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.

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Required Documents:

• If you’ve had a name change, submit a certified copy of any legal documentation

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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.

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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.

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

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Renewal Fee

Pay $185 to the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Examining Board.

• Continuing education requirements 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 odd numbered year

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How long is a Wisconsin Veterinary License valid for?

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?

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

• A minimum of 25 hours must be on scientific topics
• There are no limitations on how many hours may be taken online.

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You can quickly change your personal info, including last name or address, by filling out this form and email it to: datcpveb@wisconsin.gov.

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

Wisconsin Board of Veterinary Medicine

Phone: (608) 224-4353

Email:  datcpveb@wisconsin.gov

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Mailing Address

Veterinary Examining Board

DATCP

P.O. Box 8911

Madison, WI 53708-8911

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