Examinations – State Board, In-Person Option
Step #1. Submit Application, Fees & Educational Documents to Board
One can only sit for the in-person examination once the application and payment has been submitted along with either the Anticipated Date of Graduation Form or a copy of the Vet Tech or DVM degree or official transcript.
Step #2. Determine Your Test Date:
The deadline to sign up for the state board exam is two weeks prior to the examination date.
- May 5, 2026
- June 2, 2026
- July 7, 2026
- August 4, 2026
- September 1, 2026
- October 6, 2026
- November 3, 2026
- December 1, 2026
Step #3. Prepare for Exam
Download and review the Exam Study Guide, the LA Veterinary Practice Act, the Louisiana Administrative Code, and the complimentary statutes below.
Step #4. Visit Board Office to Take Exam
The State Board Examination is administered on the first Tuesday of every month (unless changed for weather/holiday). No late applications will be accepted.
The examination is given at the LBVM’s main office at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, located in the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Building. The examination starts at 10:00am (central) unless applicant is specifically informed otherwise.
State Board Exam Sign-Up Form
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What To Expect After Completing the Exam?
Your LBVM Application Portal will be updated once your score is calculated, which may take up to 2-3 business days; however, holidays may delay this process.
- If the state board exam was the last thing needed to complete your application, the LBVM Office will email you an Application Update Form to complete as your final step.
- If you are still missing application materials, the Application Update Form will not be emailed to you until all other required materials have been submitted and approved.
The Application Update Form is used to ensure all contact details and employment details are up-to-date prior to the final review of your application packet.
What Happens If I Don’t Pass the State Board Exam?
If the state jurisprudence exam is not successfully passed, one must sign up to retake the exam. There is no limit to the number of attempts for the state board exam.
If you fail the state board exam and wish to retake it, you must email the LBVM Office at admin@lsbvm.org to make this request. A new invoice will be created in the LBVM Application Portal that must be paid in order for you to be approved to retake the state board exam. The LBVM state board exam fee ($200 for DVMs; $40 for RVTs) must be paid for all exam attempts. There will also be an additional vendor fee of $50 that must be paid to AAVSB if you choose to retake the exam online. (This will be due when you sign up with AAVSB for the retake.
For How Long is a Score Valid for the State Exam?
While applications for licensure and certification are only valid for one year from the submission date, state jurisprudence exam scores are valid for a period of five years from the date the examination was completed.
Need Testing Accommodations?
If you are would like to request testing accommodations, please complete the LBVM Request for Accommodations Form and submit it to the LBVM Office directly either via email to director@lsbvm.org or via postal services to the address below.
ATTN: Executive Director | LA Board of Veterinary Medicine | 5825 Florida Blvd | Baton Rouge, LA 70806