Massachusetts Veterinarian Licensing Requirements and more

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How do I get licensed as a veterinarian?

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Requirements for veterinary practice in Massachusetts:
Here’s a quick overview of the veterinary licensing requirements for the state of Massachusetts. *Last updated 08.25.22.

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The quick details:
fee: $188 ($71 initial license fee + $117 application fee)
licensing period: annual
Continuing education (ce) requirements: 15 hours annually

Are the following available?
temporary license: yes
reciprocity: yes

Are the following accepted?
FOREIGN GRADS – AVMA ECFVG or PAVE: yes

Are the following documents required?
resume: no
transcripts: yes
professional references: yes

Are the following personal checks required?

background check: yes
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, open book, $155

What about DEA licensing and other important details?

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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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts state regulations

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