Upcoming Downtime Expected for License & Application Portals

The LBVM License and Application Portals will be undergoing a software system upgrade that is expected to occur in early- to mid-January ’25. During this system upgrade, both portals are expected to be unavailable for 2 to 3 weeks (possibly a little longer)....

NAVLE Transitions to Three Testing Windows

Starting with the 2025-2026 testing cycle, the NAVLE will transition to three testing windows. This change provides greater accessibility for the increasing number of candidates, allows for quicker turnaround times for those who do not pass or who miss application...

Temporary Permits Are Not Issued

The Louisiana Veterinary Practice Act forbids the “practice of veterinary medicine” in Louisiana by anyone who “is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary permit issued by the board”. La. R.S. 37:1514. The Practice Act allows the board to use...

Practicing with an Expired License is a Practice Act Violation

DVM licenses, RVT certificates and CAET certificates issued prior to May 1st, 2024 but not fully renewed – with all Continuing Education hours completed and submitted along with all proper documentation and required fees paid in full – before September 30th at 11:59pm...

What is Allowable for Graduates Who Have Not Passed NAVLE

The Board has received several inquiries regarding what are the allowable duties for a DVM graduate who has not yet passed the NAVLE. The Louisiana Veterinary Practice Act prohibits “the practice of veterinary medicine” in Louisiana as broadly defined in the Practice...