Licensing Cost: $300.00 for a new license
Renewal Cost: $170.00
Duration: 1 year
Expires: 12/31 every year
Continuing Education: 20 hours every year
Tempory License for Relief Work? No
Pay $300.00 to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board.
Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript directly to the North Carolina Board of Veterinary Medicine by email to Janice@ncvmb.org or mail.
NAVLE: New vets applying for a license in North Carolina will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the North Carolina Board.
Jurisprudence Exam: Applicants in North Carolina will also need to complete a Veterinary Jurisprudence Exam covering North Carolina's veterinary practice act.
Veterinarians who are already licensed in another state must submit a verification of licensure for any licenses currently or previously held, including any disciplinary action taken against any of your licenses by a state veterinary board.
AAVSB Vault Service: You can have the AAVSB transfer your NAVLE test results, verification of licensure for any other veterinary licenses, and letters of good standing for a fee of $99.
All applicants must take the North Carolina Jurisprudence exam.
The North Carolina Board does not specify how long it takes to process license applications. Ensure your application is not missing any documents to avoid delays.
Use the link above to apply for a North Carolina veterinary license online.
Pay $170.00 to the North Carolina Board.
Renewal Date: 12/31 every year
North Carolina veterinary licenses are valid for 1 year.
The list of approved CE providers for North Carolina can be found here.
North Carolina does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 3 years as the North Carolina Board of Veterinary Medicine may randomly audit you.
You can change your name or address online by uploading supporting legal documentation to the Licensure Gateway.
Unfortunately, North Carolina does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in the state for a limited duration.
Phone: (919) 854-5601
Email: tschadler@ncvmb.org
1611 Jones Franklin Rd, Ste 106
Raleigh, NC, 27606
Please check your local requirements as state and national guidelines may have changed since last updated on Feb 27, 2025.
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