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
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 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
The LBVM is happy to announce that the State Jurisprudence Exam can now be taken online! The Louisiana State Board Examination consists of twenty-six (26) questions designed to test an applicant’s familiarity with the laws and regulations governing the practice of veterinary medicine in the state of Louisiana. A passing score of 70% or more
