Requirements for veterinary practice in Washington:
Here’s a quick overview of the veterinary licensing requirements for the state of Washington. *Last updated 08.25.22.
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The quick details:
FEE: $161 initial state license (includes the $16.00 UW HEAL-WA fee.)
LICENSING PERIOD: 1 year
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) REQUIREMENTS: 30 hours, biennially
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: work history requested on application
TRANSCRIPTS: yes
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: no
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: no
GRAD OF AVMA APPROVED COLLEGE OF VET MED: yes
LICENSE VERIFICATION/LETTER OF GOOD STANDING: yes
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM: yes, open book
$210 State examination also required
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 Washington 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 Washington state regulations
Over 500 vets and over 100 techs responded to our 2022 survey about relief rates.
Important notes:
- We specifically did not ask members what they charge themselves. We know people can be shy about disclosing that info, so we focused on their understanding of typical rates.
- Participants were permitted to respond for multiple states, as relief professionals may work in multiple states.
GENERAL PRACTICE RELIEF VETS: 24 RESPONSES.
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