Requirements for veterinary practice in Florida:
Here’s a quick overview of the veterinary licensing requirements for the state of Florida. *Last updated 08.25.22.
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The quick details:
FEE: $354.25 – Graduate, Senior, & Foreign Candidates, $605.00 – Endorsement Candidates *Fees now include the $105 licensure fee that was previously paid after passing the exam
LICENSING PERIOD: 2 years
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) REQUIREMENTS: 30 hours biennially
Are the following available?
TEMPORARY LICENSE: yes
RECIPROCITY: no
Are the following accepted?
FOREIGN GRADS – AVMA ECFVG OR PAVE: yes
Are the following documents required?
RESUME: no
TRANSCRIPTS: yes
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: no
Are the following personal checks required?
BACKGROUND CHECK: no
VERIFICATION OF ACTIVE PRACTICE: no
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP/ALIEN STATUS: yes
Are the following educational items required?
NAVLE OR NBE & CCT – VIVA SCORE: yes
CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION/DIPLOMA: yes
GRAD OF AVMA APPROVED COLLEGE OF VET MED: yes
LICENSE VERIFICATION/LETTER OF GOOD STANDING: yes
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM: yes, computer-based at testing facility *$68.50 – Veterinary Medicine Florida Laws and Rules Examination (exam fee $13.50 + review fee $55.00)
We have so much information on this that it’s impossible to organize it neatly on this page.
So we organized a multi-page document covering Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Protocols (PDMP), prescriptions and dispensing, telemedicine, Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationships (VCPR), and permits.
We also include additional information on veterinary professional licensing, state licensing, recordkeeping, permits, and continuing education.
CLICK HERE to access our exclusive document on Florida state regulations
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