Applying for Licensure in Louisiana
First-Time Applicant?
If you have not yet started or submitted an application with the LBVM, please select the application type below that best matches your situation and click the “Go to Application Instructions” button to view the appropriate instructions and requirements.
State Board Exam Requirements
All DVM, RVT, and CAET applicants must successfully pass the state board exam in order to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine.
NAVLE & VTNE Requirements
Licensure requires all DVM and RVT applicants to successfully pass their respective national examinations (NAVLE for DVM applicants and VTNE for RVT applicants).
Drag the following link to the bookmarks/favorites bar: LBVM Application Portal
Application In-Progress or Submitted?
If you have already created an online account and started the online application process, click below to go to the LBVM Application Portal. Through the portal you can complete and submit your application and supplemental documentation and check on the status of your documents. Applicants are encouraged to frequently log into the LBVM Application Portal for application updates.
Are You a Current LA Licensee? If you already possess an active or expired license/certificate in Louisiana and are trying to access or renew your license/certificate, you must log into the LBVM License Portal, NOT the LBVM Application Portal.
Having Trouble Logging In?
Click here to reset your password. You will receive an email with a temporary password to use to log into the Application Portal. Remember, your username, password and answers to the three security questions are all CASE-SENSITIVE.
Are you locked out? After three failed login attempts, you will be locked out of Application Portal. If so, you must email the Board at admin@lsbvm.org for further assistance.