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License Description VETERINARIANS SOC Code 29-1131 Entry Salary $35.44/hr Average Salary $45.91/hr Job Description Veterinarians treat injuries and attempt to prevent, control and cure infectious, contagious, nutritional or neoplastic animal diseases and conditions. Requirements 1.Be a graduate of a school of veterinary medicine approved by the Board. 2.Pass the National examination approved by the Board with a score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). 3.Pass the State Board written examination with a score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Restrictions Conviction of a felony. Addiction to alcohol or drugs. Fraudulently obtaining license. Unprofessional conduct. Other violations as listed in the Practice Act. School Located in Wyoming There are no Veterinary schools located in Wyoming; however, Wyoming residents are eligible to study out of state through the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) program. For more information about WICHE contact: http://www.uwyo.edu/registrar/University_Catalog/spec_wiche.html License Veterinarians must be licensed in Wyoming by the Board of Veterinary Medicine to practice. Examination The National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME) administers the National Examination. The current examination required is the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). The State Board examination is mailed to applicants to take at their convenience and return to the Board office. Fees License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$300.00 Annual Renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65.00 Temporary Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00 Licensing Agency Carla Fleming Board of Veterinary Medicine 2001 Capitol Avenue, Room 127 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-5403 Fax: (307) 777-3508 http://vetboard.wyo.gov/ Additional Sources of Information American Veterinary Medical Association 1931 North Meacham Rd., Ste. 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 Phone: (800) 248-2862 https://www.avma.org/Pages/home.aspx American Animal Hospital Association 12575 W. Bayaud Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone: (303) 986-2800 http://www.aahanet.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Veterinarians" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinarians.htm Last updated June 2021"
Licensing Agency
BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
2001 CAPITOL AVENUE, ROOM 127
CHEYENNE, WY 82002
(307) 777 5403
carla.fleming@wyo.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
License Updated 08/17/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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