DMV Licensure Checklist

Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine

263 Third Street, Suite 104 Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Ph (225) 342-2176 Fax (225) 342-2142 admin@lsbvm.org

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CHECKLIST OF ITEMS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE IN LOUISIANA

To take examinations:

Each applicant must submit an application form for examination and/or licensure to the LBVM. This application form must be fully complete, signed, and notarized, with a passport type photograph attached and including a list of names and addresses of individuals for reference.
The one-time initial application fee of $75 and State Board Exam fee, if applicable, must also be submitted with the application made payable to the LBVM.
Each applicant for the NAVLE must submit a completed NBVME examination application form with payment of the NAVLE exam fee made payable to the NBVME. The NAVLE exam application should be submitted directly to the NBVME via mail or electronically.
Proof of graduating status. Fourth-year students may take the NAVLE examination in the fall or spring. To be eligible to take the State Board Exam, an applicant must demonstrate that he is a graduate of an accredited school of veterinary medicine or is eligible for graduation within not less than 60 days of the date of the exam. Proof of graduation may be submitted by using a "Certificate of Anticipated Graduation" form completed by the school from which you will graduate or by submitting a photocopy of your diploma, or an original, official school transcript indicating the degree conferred.
Foreign veterinary school graduates must provide to the Board proof of enrollment and completion of Step 3 in either the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program or the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) program; and proof of enrollment in the fourth year of veterinary school; or a copy of the ECFVG or PAVE completion certificate.

To complete the licensing process:

1. Passing scores on examinations are required. These examination include:

· Louisiana State Board Examination

· North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or

· Previously taken National Board Examination (NBE) and Clinical Competency Test (CCT) not greater than five years old.

2. Three "References of Personal and Professional Characteristics" forms must be submitted by the reference givers as indicated on the application form.

3. All applicants for licensure must complete an approved preceptorship program. Three basic options are available. They are:

a) Completion of an 8-week preceptorship performed at a Board-approved private practice

i) All forms and information for preceptorship activities are available from the Board office. All preceptorships are subject to review and approval by the Board.

ii) A complete preceptorship packet consisting of five documents must be submitted. These documents are:

- Agreement Form - Preceptee Evaluation - Attendance Log

- Job Description - Facility Evaluation

b) Submission of proof of licensure and at least 3 months documented experience in a private practice immediately prior to application with LBVM OR

c) Submission of proof of equivalent residency activity performed through graduating institution approved by AVMA (see item “i)” below)

i) Licensed persons coming to Louisiana from another state may submit other forms of preceptorship documentation to meet these requirements. Please contact the Board office for further information. All submissions require review and approval by the full Board.

4. A photocopy of your diploma OR an original, official school transcript which indicates that a degree in veterinary medicine was conferred.

5. Payment of the original licensure fee of $225.

6. State law requires this Board to verify the status of student loans before a license can be issued to any applicant. If a loan is found in default, the applicant must rectify the loan situation before a license can be issued.

7. Foreign veterinary school graduates must provide a copy of either the ECFVG or PAVE completion certificate before licensure can be completed.

The requirements for the above items can be found in La.R.S. 37:1520 and Title 46 LAC LXXXV 301.

The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine requires a processing charge of $10 per transferred score to receive and process scores on the NAVLE or NBE and CCT taken in another state. This charge is NOT included in any fees paid to the transfer agency by the applicant. If you are transferring scores to Louisiana, this score transfer processing charge must be paid to the LBVM for EACH national score transferred.