Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine

Recent newsletters and email notices from the Board.

2023

From Virginia Department of Health: The VDH vector-borne disease program seeks to collaborate with companion animal veterinary practices to determine the prevalence of tick species of veterinary and medical importance in Virginia. For information about participating in this collaboration, please click here.
From the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): Register here for The nation's overdose and poisoning epidemic: AMA's perspective on regulatory challenges and opportunities.

2022

From the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): Register here for One Pill Can Kill – Public Awareness about Fentanyl part of the Washington Division of the DEA’s Lunch and Learn Web series.
From the Drug Enforcement Administration: To view the press release issued by DEA regarding the alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl across the US, please go here - 9/8/2022
Veterinary Medicine Virtual Conference - 8/16/2022
From Virginia Department of Health: CDC monkeypox guidance for Pets in the Home and Information for Veterinarians - 6/28/2022
From the Drug Enforcement Administration: On February 22, 2022, view DEA Museum Virtual Program “American Crisis: Fentanyl and Fake Pills” or Drug Enforcement Administration - YouTube

2021

From the Virginia Departments of Health and Wildlife Services: Information on SARS-CoV-2 and White-Tailed Deer - 12/21/2021
From Virginia Department of Health: Seventh Amended Executive Order 72 and Mask Guidance: Update for Veterinarians - 5/21/2021
Prescription Monitoring Program Reminder - 4/29/2021
From Virginia Department of Health: Virginia Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Workforce which includes Veterinarians - 4/9/2021
From Virginia Department of Health: Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Veterinary Hospitals – 3/11/2021
Scam Alert - 3/5/2021
Updates from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and VDH - 1/8/2021

2020

Information on Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease 8/12/2020
Update for Veterinarians - 8/7/2020
VDH COVID-19 Updates for Veterinarians - 6/30/2020
Webinar: Updates for COVID-19 and Veterinary Practice - 5/13/2020
CDC & VDH COVID-19 Updates for Veterinarians - 4/24/2020
Webinar: COVID-19 and Veterinary Practice - 4/1/2020
Prescription Monitoring Program Update - 2/25/2020

2019

Fraudulent Communications - 9/12/2019
Additional Information For PMP Exemption - 6/27/2019
Code Changes - 6/21/2019
News You Need: New Standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals - 5/17/2019
Renewal of Veterinary Establishment Registration - 1/8/2019

2018

Re-categorization of Veterinary Establishments Follow up - 10/15/2018
News You Need: Final Regulations for Prescribing Opioids: Effective August 8, 2018 - 8/2/2018
Updated FAQ and Video on the Mandatory PMP Reporting Requirements - 7/12/2018
Update to the PMP Reporting Requirements for Veterinarians - 6/18/2018
Mandatory PMP Reporting Requirements for Veterinarians - 5/10/2018
News You Need: Re-categorization of Veterinary Establishments - 2/22/2018
News You Need: New Prohibition on Keeping Red Foxes as Pets - 2/20/2018

Older news

News You Need: Veterinary Establishment Regulatory Changes - 10/13/2017
News You Need: Secondary Pentobarbital Poisoning of Wildlife - 7/14/2016
News You Need: New 2015 rabies regulations in place for Virginia Veterinarians - 10/08/2015

News Archive

Legislative Update

Published on Jul 8, 2026

The 2026 General Assembly session brought important changes affecting the veterinary profession in Virginia.

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Veterinary Establishment Inspection Trends

Published on Jul 8, 2026

All registered veterinary establishments are subject to routine inspections by the Department of Health Professions. See below for a refresher on commonly overlooked establishment requirements found in recent inspections.

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Disciplinary Process 101

Published on Jul 8, 2026

You’ve been notified that a complaint has been filed - now what?

Receiving notice of a complaint can feel overwhelming, but understanding the process can help you navigate the steps ahead with confidence. The Board of Veterinary Medicine reviews a wide range of cases, including those related to standard of care, licensure eligibility, inspection deficiencies, business practices, unlicensed activity, diversion, and safety to practice.

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