Licensing

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 and/or who may have been impersonating a veterinary professional.  The document(s) below provide detailed information.

PDF icon Unlicensed person providing veterinary care: Mario J. Cruz - Consent Agreement & Order
PDF icon Mario J. Cruz - Cease & Desist Order - Practicing without a license
PDF icon Kara Keller - Impersonating a veterinarian
PDF icon Landon Ames - Unlicensed person providing equine dental care
PDF icon Deva Khalsa, VMD - Practicing without an AZ license

Who gets a license or certificate wallet card?

FAQ Licensing

FAQ Premises

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License & Certificate Renewal Information

Approved Continuing Education

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE RENEWAL NOTE:  If you did not complete your required continuing education by 12/31/24 as required, please email: [email protected] to request that the Board review your request for a brief extension. Requests must be submitted by Friday, January 11th at 5:00 p.m.   See the "Renewal" page for more renewal information.

 

PDF icon Approved CE courses 1.1.25 for 2025-2026- Not including RACE-approved & other automatically-approved courses

How often is the CVT State Exam given?

Can I practice veterinary medicine in Arizona prior to taking the Veterinary State Examination?