What is Allowable for DVM Graduates Prior to Issuance of License

The Board has received several inquiries regarding what duties may be delegated to a DVM graduate who has yet to be licensed, irrespective of whether the graduate has successfully passed the NAVLE. The Louisiana Veterinary Practice Act prohibits the “practice of...

DVMs Exempt From New DEA Education Requirement

A new opioid-related training requirement for DEA-registered practitioners does not apply to veterinarians, despite appearing as a required checkbox on the DEA’s online registration application, according to U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)...

Online CE Limits in Effect

The Emergency Rules enacted during COVID expired in the Spring ’22 and starting July 1, 2022, the Board reverted back to its regular rules related to continuing education hours. In so doing, a maximum of 50% of the required CE hours may be obtained online...