Veterinarian

Exam: Not reported
Education: Degree
Experience: Experience
Background check: None

The practice of veterinary medicine includes the diagnosis and treatment (including prescriptions and surgery) of all animal disease. “Animal” includes every living creature except humans.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Registry
Education: Degree required
Certification: Certification may substitute for license requirements
Experience: Experience
Background check: No criminal record requirements
Physical requirement: No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department: NYS Education Department
Board: State Board for Veterinary Medicine
Address: 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817
Agency website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/
Licence page: https://dol.ny.gov/occupations-licensed-and-certified-nys
Last updated: February 14, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Veterinarian 29-1131.00

Source and verification

This record is New York's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with State Board for Veterinary Medicine — see the issuing body section above.

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