Welcome to the LA Board of Veterinary Medicine
All license and certificate renewals – which includes the submission of CE activity and payment of all fees – must be completed through the LBVM License Portal by no later than Sept. 30th, 2026. Please visit the Renewal Info page and carefully read through the renewal instructions. In accordance with the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC 46:LXXXV), even if a renewal is submitted and initial payment is made, the renewal will still be incomplete if there is missing information and/or documentation related to continuing education activity. ALL documentation of compliance with continuing education requirements must be received by Sept. 30th; otherwise, a renewal will be incomplete and will expire on Oct. 1st at which time the late renewal fee and possibly the late CE fee may be assessed.
Veterinary Practice Act & Rulemaking
The Louisiana Veterinary Practice Act, the Board Rules, and complimentary legal authority are provided below; however, they are continuously under review and subject to the adoption of new rules and the amendment or repeal of current rules at any time based on circumstances presented to the Board.
Recent Board News
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New Searchable Database of LBVM-Approved Continuing Education Activity Now Available
The Board is excited to announce a newly designed, dynamic, Searchable Database of Continuing Education Activity pre-approved by the LBVM. We have also added a new feature which allows sponsors to include a document (i.e.– a flyer or itinerary/schedule, etc) for the activity which can be viewed and downloaded by possible attendees! Please visit lsbvm.org/continuing-education/ce-opportunities/…
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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 deadlines, and simplifies scheduling for candidates with non-traditional graduation dates. As this is a significant…
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Temporary Licenses 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 its discretion to decide whether to issue temporary permits and engage…