Licensing Cost: $250.00 for a new license
Renewal Cost: $200.00
Duration: 1 year
Expires: 12/31 each year
Continuing Education: 20 credit hours each year
Tempory License for Relief Work? No
Pay $250.00 to the Alabama State Board pf Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript & diploma directly to the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
NAVLE: New vets applying for a license in Alabama will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Alabama State Board.
Jurisprudence Exam: Applicants in Alabama will also need to complete an open book Veterinary Jurisprudence Exam covering Alabama's veterinary practice act.
Veterinarians who are already licensed in another state, US territory, Canadian province, or Washington D.C. must submit a verification of licensure and letters of good standing 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.
The Alabama State Board does not specify how long it takes to process veterinary license applications. The Jurisprudence Exam is sent upon receipt of a complete application file, so ensure your application is not missing any documents to avoid delays.
Print the license application below and mail it, with all supporting documents, to:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
8100 Seaton Place - Suite A
Montgomery, AL, 36116
Pay $200.00 to the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Renewal Date: 12/31 every year
Alabama veterinary licenses are valid for 1 year.
The list of approved CE providers for Alabama can be found here.
Mail a form to the Alabama Board during your renewal each year to certify your CE credits.
Each year you are required to certify the number of CE credits earned. The Board will provide you with a form that will need to be mailed at the time of renewal.
You can quickly change your personal info, including last name or address, online by downloading this form and mailing or faxing it to the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners with any updated info.
Unfortunately, Alabama does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in state for a limited duration.
Phone: (334) 395-5112
8100 Seaton Place - Suite A
Montgomery, AL, 36116
Please check your local requirements as state and national guidelines may have changed since last updated on Aug 14, 2024.
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