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Veterinarian
License Description Veterinarians diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of animals, determine the nature of disease or injury and treat animals surgically or medically. They inoculate animals against disease and test cattle for tuberculosis and brucellosis; conduct necropsies to determine cause of death; inspect animals, both before and after slaughter that are intended for human food; advise individuals on the care and breeding of animals; engage in general practice, treating various animal species or specialize, restricting practice to dogs, cats, and other pets, or to single species such as cattle, horses, or poultry.
Licensing Agency
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine
Henry A. Wallace Building, 502 E 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50319-0051
(515) 281 8617
David.Schmitt@Iowaagriculture.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 06/30/2021
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