The online LBVM License Registry allows interested parties to verify the most up-to-date status of DVM licenses, DVM Faculty licenses, RVT certificates, and CAET certificates, including any adverse disciplinary action by the Board.

The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine issues formal, written opinions to its licensees concerning their practice of veterinary medicine as personally affected by the Louisiana Veterinary Practice Act (La. R.S. 37:1511 et seq.), the Rules as promulgated by the Board and found in the Louisiana Administrative Code (title 46 part LXXXV) and the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics as published by the AVMA and adopted by the Board. These are declaratory statements as provided for by Rule-La. Adm. Code title 46, part LXXXV, section 1423. In addition, the Board may offer less formal advisory letters (Practice Act Queries) provided the request is made in writing and addressed to the Board and sufficient, relevant facts are given and a specific question posed. Under appropriate circumstances, the Board may address questions posed by the public at large or direct the questioner to the statutory and administrative resources available under its administrative jurisdiction, or to the appropriate regulatory authority(ies) having administrative jurisdiction over the issue posed.

More instructions on how to submit formal queries related to the LA Veterinary Practice Act can be found by visiting the Board’s Practice Act Query page.

If you are a current or former LA license holder and would like to request a License Verification Letter to be sent to another state licensing board, please complete and submit the form below.

License Verification Request Form

In compliance with Act 256 of the 2019 Legislature, the Board gives notice to the public that any information submitted to the Board may become public record unless specifically exempted by the Public Records Law, R.S. 44:1 et seq. The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine (LBVM) processes public records requests during regular business hours each business day. Public records requests are not processed after hours, or on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays. The Board is authorized to charge fees for providing copies of records, pursuant to La. R.S. 44:32. Within 5 business days, we will respond to your request or contact you regarding additional time and/or the cost of copies. Public records requests must be made in writing, and can be done by completing the short online form below. For more information on public records requests, see the Louisiana Public Records Act, La. R.S. 44:1 et seq.

Public records requests are received by the Board’s Executive Director as official custodian of record for the Board.

Public Records Request Form

If you would like to file a formal complaint against a licensee or against someone who is believed to be practicing without a valid LA license, you must complete and submit a formal Notice of Complaint to the Board.

Questions about applying for licensure can be submitted below; however, you should visit the Applying for Licensure page first to review all available details.

Questions about the licensure renewal process can be submitted below; however, you should visit the Renewal of Licensure page first to review all available details.

Questions about the continuing education requirements can be submitted below; however, you should visit the Continuing Education page first to review all available details.