Veterinarian

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

Affidavit or referral

Background check

None

VETERINARIANS SOC Code 29-1131 Entry Salary $39.58/hr Average Salary $48.64/hr Job Description Veterinarians treat injuries and attempt to prevent, control and cure infectious, contagious, nutritional or neoplastic animal diseases and conditions. Requirements 1. Be a graduate of a school of veterinary medicine approved by the Board. 2. Pass the National examination approved by the Board with a score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). 3. Pass the State Board written examination with a score of at least seventy-five percent (75%). Continuing Education Every two years a minumum of twenty-four hours of continuing education must be completed. At least three hours must be related to the responsible prescription of controlled substances. Restrictions Conviction of a felony. Addiction to alcohol or drugs. Fraudulently obtaining license. Unprofessional conduct. Other violations as listed in the Practice Act. School Located in Wyoming There are no Veterinary schools located in Wyoming. License Veterinarians must be licensed in Wyoming by the Board of Veterinary Medicine to practice. Licenses expire annually on December 31st. Examination The International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA) administers the National Examination. The current examination required is the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). The State Board examination must be downloaded from the website at http://vetboard.wyo.gov, completed, and returned to the Board office with the license application. Fees License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$300.00 Annual Renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65.00 Temporary Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00 Licensing Agency Carla Fleming Board of Veterinary Medicine 2001 Capitol Avenue, Room 127 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-5403 Fax: (307) 777-3508 http://vetboard.wyo.gov/ Additional Sources of Information American Veterinary Medical Association 1931 North Meacham Rd., Ste. 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 Phone: (800) 248-2862 https://www.avma.org/Pages/home.aspx American Animal Hospital Association 14142 Denver West Parkway, Ste. 245 Lakewood, CO 80401 Phone: 800-252-2242 http://www.aahanet.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Veterinarians" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinarians.htm Last updated April 2023"