The following notification was sent to all veterinary jurisdictions from AAVSB. The transcript processor, Parchment, recently implemented new restrictions that prevent VAULT from ordering transcripts to be sent directly to licensing boards. Parchment is currently used by 13 veterinary schools and more than 60 veterinary technician programs. For licensees who use the VAULT Premium service,…
I. PURPOSE New World Screwworm (NWS) is a devastating pest. It can cause serious and often deadly damage to animals and people in areas where the pest spreads. While NWS is present in parts of South America-where infections in animals and people continue to occur-it was eradicated from the United States decades ago. In recent…
Beginning with the March 2026 NAVLE testing window, all candidates have been granted five new opportunities to take the NAVLE, regardless of their prior testing history. Any test attempts made before December 1, 2025, do not count toward this new five-attempt limit. Also as of December 1, 2025, the NAVLE retake policy waiver process has…
All applications for licensure or certification submitted after June 20, 2025 will be valid for no more than one (1) year from the initial date of submission. If a license or certificate has not been issued within one year from the initial date of submission, the application shall become expired. Once expired, the entire application…
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/…
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…
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…
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 (central) were expired beginning on October 1st. Expired licenses can still be renewed after…
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 Act by anyone other than a “…licensed veterinarian or the holder of a…
All applications submitted prior to July 1, 2024 must still submit letters of reference to complete the application package. However, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:953 et seq., LAC 46:LXXXV. Sections 301, 801, and 1201 in Chapters 3, 8 and 12 – respectively – have been amended to remove the letters of recommendation…
