Licensing Agencies

• Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Contact list. Download documents. Map.
• Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing: Board of Veterinary Examiners - Includes contact information, applications for licences, and regulations.
• American Association of Veterinary State Boards - The association of governmental agencies (boards) whose primary function is to protect the public by regulating veterinarians and the practice of veterinary medicine. Includes calendar, membership, consumer information, and database services.

• American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Specialty organization that certifies veterinary surgeons and provides a source of referrals to pet owners.
• Arkansas State Veterinary Licensing Board - Includes contact information and board members.
• California Veterinary Medical Board - Includes contact information, consumer issues, regulations, continuing education, and licensing information.
• Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine - Includes board members and staff, contact information, licensing information, veterinary statutes and regulations, and complaint process.
• Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine - Includes board members and meeting minutes, contact information, regulations, licensing information, and downloadable application forms.
• Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Includes contact information, regulations, board members, and examination information.
• Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine - Includes contact information and fees.
• Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners - Includes contact information, licensing and renewal, and complaint process.
• Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners - Includes contact information, applications, and rules.
• Maine State Board of Veterinary Medicine - Includes contact information and regulations.
• Massachusetts Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine - Informative website with forms and license checking available online.
• New Hampshire Board of Veterinary Medicine - Features contact information, rules, and statutes.
• New York State Board for Veterinary Medicine - Includes contact information and license requirements.
• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - The regulatory body for the veterinary profession in the United Kingdom. Anyone wishing to practise as a veterinary surgeon in the UK must be a member of the RCVS.
• Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Includes contact information, links, and regulations.
• Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine - Includes contact information and regulations.
• Washington State Veterinary Board of Governors - Includes contact information, staff, and regulations.

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