Licensing
Veterinary Licensure and Technician Certification
1. For everyone's safety, please do not bring any documents/applications to our office! Please send them by mail, email to [email protected], or fax to 602-364-1039 if possible.
2. NOTICE! VETERINARY LICENSE AND CVT APPLICANTS: In-person State Exams have been cancelled indefinitely due to the COVID-19 situation. The required examination will be done via a "take home" exam that will be EMAILED to applicants with complete applications. Applicants will have 2 weeks from the time we email the exam to complete it and return it via email.
What else is new?
* Both CVT and Vet State exams will ONLY cover the statutes and administrative rules that pertain to the Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board. See the "Statutes and Rules" tab to find those two documents.
*The exams will be an abbreviated version of our usual exams. They will be true/false and/or multiple choice questions. They are "open book" exams.
*For applications:
a. You do not need to have the affidavit page notarized; however, you must still SIGN in the signature blank.
b. Until further notice, do not mail your application fee. We will collect it at the time you pay your issuance fee - or - the Board may be discussing other options based on the Governor's recent Executive Order related to licensing. Stay tuned.
c. Please EMAIL your application, resume, copies of government-issued ID, and/or proof of legal entry in the U.S. to [email protected]. By law, the agency has 15 days to review your application. We usually do it much faster than that, but we appreciate your patience, as this is the busiest time for license applications.
d. The deadlines indicated in the application packet for exam dates are no longer applicable. We will EMAIL you the State exam once your application is complete unless you indicate that you would like us to send it at a later time. Applicants scheduled for the April exam have been notified that the exams are being developed and will be distributed hopefully late this week.
3. CVTs: MARCH/APRIL VTNE-EXAM TAKERS: CHECK AAVSB.ORG FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PSI TESTING CENTER CLOSURES AND RESCHEDULING INFORMATION!
The Board issues licenses to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Arizona and certifies veterinary technicians. Licenses and certificates are renewed every two years to remain active, with an expiration date of December 31st of every even-numbered year. All the forms you may need can be found below or via the "Forms" tab.
*If you need to overnight your application, we recommend using UPS or FedEx, etc. rather than USPS. "Overnight" USPS mail gets to us a day late.
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Licensure and Certification by Universal Recognition
On August 27, 2019 the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board began to accept applications for licensure and CVT certification by universal recognition. Applications are posted in the document sections below.
The universal recognition policy allows Arizona residents to use an out-of-state professional or occupational license to qualify for an Arizona license to work. To qualify, an applicant must:
-Prove residency in Arizona.
-Be currently licensed or certified for at least one year in another U.S. state in the discipline applied for and at the same level of practice as recognized in Arizona.
-Be in good standing in all states where currently or previously licensed or certified and have no open investigations.
-Have met all applicable education, work, exam, and/or clinical supervision requirements in the other state where originally licensed or certified.
-Take and pass the Arizona State exam (veterinary or CVT).
-Pay all applicable fees to the Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board (Veterinarian: $400 application fee; $200 issuance fee (odd-numbered year) or $100 (even-numbered year. CVT: $150 application fee; $50 issuance fee (odd-numbered year) or $25 (even-numbered year)
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Veterinarians
Regular License:
Applicant is a graduate from a college of veterinary medicine accredited by the AVMA or holds a certificate issued by the ECFVG or PAVE and has taken the NAVLE within the past 5 years.
Endorsement License:
Applicant is a graduate from a college of veterinary medicine accredited by the AVMA or holds a certificate issued by the ECFVG or PAVE, has not taken the NAVLE within the past 5 years, is currently licensed as a veterinarian in another state and has been actively working in veterinary medicine for at least three of the preceding five years or six of the preceding ten years.
Specialty License:
Applicant is a graduate from a college of veterinary medicine accredited by the AVMA or holds a certificate issued by the ECFVG or PAVE AND holds a current certification as a specialist of a national specialty board or college recognized by the AVMA. Passing the NAVLE is not required. The applicant’s practice will be limited to the scope of the applicant’s board certification.
STATE EMPLOYEE LICENSE: Applicant is a State of Arizona employee who serves as a veterinarian. License expires upon employment termination.
VETERINARY FACULTY MEMBER LICENSE: Applicant is employed by a veterinary college in Arizona. Practice limited to the licensee's official academic responsibilities.
NAVLE:
To apply to take the NAVLE and for further requirements and instructions, please visit www.icva.net.
Important!: Although the review time is usually much faster, per AZ Administrative Rules, the Board has 15 days in which to inform you whether your application is complete. You may want to submit your application at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline to allow time for you to make corrections to the application or gather additional required information. Do not wait until the deadline date to submit your application, as you risk having it deemed incomplete, causing you to miss the next scheduled exam.
OPTIONAL FEE WAIVER FOR LOW INCOME APPLICANTS: Per A.R.S. 41-1080.01, an applicant applying for an initial license whose family income does not exceed two hundred percent of the federal poverty guidelines may be eligible for a fee waiver. If you believe that you qualify for the waiver, please contact the Board office at 602-542-8166 to request the Application for Waiver of Initial Licensing Fees.
NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 41-1093.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, an agency shall limit all occupational regulations to regulations that are demonstrated to be necessary to specifically fulfill a public health, safety or welfare concern. Pursuant to Sections 41-1093.02 and 41-1093.03, Arizona Revised Statutes, you have the right to petition this agency to repeal or modify the occupational regulation or bring an action in a court of general jurisdiction to challenge the occupational regulation and to ensure compliance with Section 41-1093.01, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Certified Veterinary Technicians
Next State CVT Exam: Friday, April 10, 2020. If you have been approved to take that exam, you were mailed a packet of exam information.
Please note that the deadline to submit a COMPLETED application for the April 10, 2020 STATE exam was February 5, 2020. If you have been approved to take that exam, please refer to the confirmation letter which was mailed to you for details about exam location, ex. NOTE: This application is also required to be approved by the Board to take the VTNE in the March 15- April 15, 2020 testing window.
If you are interested in taking the State exam on August 7, 2020 and be eligible for the July 15-August 15 VTNE window, a complete application is due to our agency by the deadline of June 3, 2020.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 CVT Application Packet | 386.38 KB |
| CVT Universal Recognition Certificate Application (for Arizona residents) | 333.51 KB |
| 2020 CVT Exam Dates & Deadlines | 73.39 KB |
| Change of Address/Employment/Name Form | 186.81 KB |
| Verification of CVT Certificate Request | 91.32 KB |
| CVT Duplicate Wall Certificate Request Form | 232.99 KB |
Unlicensed Practitioners
The Board has the authority to investigate complaints and information relating to the alleged practice of veterinary medicine by an unlicensed individual. The listing below notes individuals who the Board has verified to be unlicensed practitioners who had provided veterinary services to the public. The document(s) below provide detailed information.
