Need vaccine? Learn how to get your shot at Vaccinate.Virginia.gov or call 1-877-VAX-IN VA. 8am - 6pm. Language translation available, TTY users dial 7-1-1.
¿Necesita vacunarse? Enterate como conseguir tu vacuna Vaccinate.Virginia.gov o llamando al 1-877-829-4682 de 8am a 6pm. Traduccion disponible en tu idioma. Usuarios de TTY pueden marcar al 7-1-1.
In response to COVID-19 social distancing precautions, DHP’s public reception area is closed to walk-in services.
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.
Veterinary communications from Board and other state and federal agencies.
Scam Alert
The Department of Health Professions (DHP) has been made aware that some licensees have received fraudulent communications from individuals claiming to be from one of our licensing boards or another agency
New PMP Reporting Requirements for Veterinarians
Veterinarians are now required to Virginia's Prescription Monitoring Program.
Wed, May 19, 2021 2:00 PM
Veterinary Establishment Inspection Committee Meeting - VIRTUAL
Thu, Jul 29, 2021 9:00 AM
Board Meeting - VIRTUAL
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 9:00 AM
Board Meeting - VIRTUAL
More information on the Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine
vetbd@dhp.virginia.gov | Contact the Board
Leslie L. Knachel, Director
Jeffery Newman, DVM, President
