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Veterinarian
License Description Fees: Application: $350 Examination: Veterinary Law Exam $100 License: $500 Examination Frequency: The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) - administered during testing windows in November/December and April; The Veterinary Law Exam (VLE) - Sent by email. Exam Locations: Nationwide for State Board; Take-home Law Exam Experience Requirement: Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Average Time to Process Application: 60-day review period Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Special License Requirements: See Department of Food and Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Health, also U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Comments: Veterinary Hospital Premise Registration: $500 initial application; $525 renewal (annually). Authority: California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 20.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Veterinary Medical Board
1747 N. Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 515 5220
vmb@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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