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 Newsletters
Read the latest newsletter from the Board of Veterinary Medicine. The board news page has the latest newsletters from the board.

Scam Alert
The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) has issued a reminder regarding scams targeting health care professionals.
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 9:00 AM
Board of Veterinary Medicine - Informal Conferences
Training Room 1
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 9:00 AM
Board of Veterinary Medicine - Informal Conferences
Training Room 1
Wed, Dec 16, 2026 10:00 AM
Public hearing to receive comments regarding proposed stage licensure by endorsement amendments
Board Room 3
More information on the Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine
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