Georgia Veterinary License Guide

Pay $105 to the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine. 

• Licensing Fee: $100.00
• Online Processing Fee: $5.00

Proof of Graduation:

Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your official transcript directly to the Georgia Board of Veterinary Medicine.

• Foreign Veterinary Graduates: Vets educated outside the US will need to complete the certificate program offered by the ECFVG OR PAVE. 

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Exam Requirements:

NAVLE: New vets applying for a license in Georgia will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Georgia Board.

Jurisprudence Exam: Applicants in Georgia will also need to complete a Georgia Veterinary Law Exam covering Georgia's veterinary practice act.

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Criminal Background Check: 

Complete the Background Check Consent Form to authorize the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine to review your criminal history if applicable. Include any relevant court documents with letter of explanation. 

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Required Documents:

• Proof of Citizenship: Submit a copy of your “Secure and Verifiable” document from this list.
• Submit a signed and notarized Affidavit of Citizenship Form.

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.

It typically takes up to 25 business days after you’ve completed your application to receive your Georgia veterinary license. 

Use the link above to apply for a Georgia veterinary license online.

Renewal Fee

Pay $205.00 to the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine. 

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When do I need to renew my license?

Renewal Date: 12/31 every even numbered year.

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How long is a Georgia Veterinary License valid for? 

Georgia veterinary licenses are valid for 2 years.

30 Hours of CE are required every 2-year renewal period.

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What forms of CE qualify in Georgia?

The list of approved CE providers for Georgia can be found here. 

• There is no maximum number of hours of CE that may be performed remotely or online. 
• At least 2 hours must cover Georgia laws, rules, and professionalism (LEAP) in person or as a live, interactive webinar.
• At least 18 hours must be in scientific subject matters.

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Are there any limitations for CE?

• You are limited to 20 hours of CE credits for any one CE program (such as a single veterinary conference).
• A maximum of 12 hours of CE credits are allowed per calendar day.

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Continuing Education Verification & Documentation

Georgia doesn’t verify your CE, but it's recommended you keep a record of your CE for three years as the Georgia Board of Veterinary Medicine may randomly audit you.

You can quickly change your personal info, including last name or address, online by clicking this link. 

Unfortunately, Georgia does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in state for a limited duration. 

Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine

If you need to get in touch with the Georgia Board, use this contact form. 

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Mailing Address

214 State Capitol

Atlanta, Georgia 30334