🐾 Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

From equine surgeons in ranch country to small-animal clinics in Henderson, every veterinarian and vet technician in Nevada must be licensed by the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The Board also licenses veterinary facilities.

~1,800

Licensed Vets

License Types

NRS 638

Governing Statute

License Types

Veterinarian License

Full license to practice veterinary medicine — accredited vet school, NAVLE exam, and jurisprudence required.

Fee: $4006-8 weeks

Vet Technician

License for veterinary technicians — AVMA-accredited program and VTNE exam required.

Fee: $1504-6 weeks

Veterinary Facility

Facility license for clinics and hospitals meeting Board standards for equipment and supervision.

Fee: $3004-8 weeks

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Governing Law

NRS 638 — Nevada Revised Statutes governing the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. All license requirements, fees, and disciplinary procedures are established by statute and Board regulation.

Contact

📞 (775) 688-1788
✉️ nvvetboard@vetboard.nv.gov
🌐 vetboard.nv.gov

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