Washington, D.C.
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Requirements for veterinary practice in Washington, D.C.:
Here’s a quick overview of the veterinary licensing requirements for the state of Washington, D.C. *Last updated 10.26.22.
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The quick details:
FEE: either (1) $215 if by examination (app fee $65, license fee $130, DC vet exam $20); or (2) $195 if by endorsement (app fee $65, license fee $130)
LICENSING PERIOD: expires Dec. 31st of odd-numbered years
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) REQUIREMENTS: 36 hours every 2 years
Are the following available?
TEMPORARY LICENSE: no
RECIPROCITY: no
Are the following accepted?
FOREIGN GRADS – AVMA ECFVG OR PAVE: yes
Are the following documents required?
RESUME: work history since graduation from vet school
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: affidavit in lieu of requiring a State Jurisprudence exam
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 D.C. 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 D.C. state regulations
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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.
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