License: Veterinarian

Department of Consumer Affairs Veterinary Medical Board external site

1747 N. Market Blvd.

Sacramento, CA 95834

(916) 515-5220

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.