The Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine consists of a 7-member Board as well as administrative, licensing, discipline, and support staff.
We regulate Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Equine Dental Technicians, and Stationary and Ambulatory Veterinary Establishments.
Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.
The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.
Health Professionals who are licensed in Virginia can renew their licenses online.
Lookup or verify a license, review case decisions.
Review laws and regulations of the Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary communications from Board and other state and federal agencies.

Board of Veterinary Medicine Newsletter Winter 2025
Read the Board of Veterinary Medicine Newsletter Winter 2025

Scam Alert
The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) has issued a reminder regarding scams targeting health care professionals.
Thu, Mar 19, 2026 10:00 AM
Regulatory Advisory Panel
Training Room 1
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 9:00 AM
Board of Veterinary Medicine - Informal Conferences
Training Room 1
Tue, May 19, 2026 8:30 AM
Regulatory Committee Meeting
Training Room 1
More information on the Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine
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