Veterinary Medicine Professional License

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State Education, Department of

Veterinarians must have a license to practice in New York State. This license is from the New York State Department of Education (NYSDOE).

Applicants must meet education and experience requirements, and pass an exam. Those who have not yet taken the exam can get a limited permit. This permit allows someone to practice under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Veterinarians licensed in other states can get their licenses endorsed in New York.

Additional resources

NYS Education Department Information Page on Veterinary Medicine

NYS Education Department

Address
Office of the Professions

Registration Unit, State Education Building

2nd Floor

Albany NY 12234-1000

Website http://www.op.nysed.gov

Email op4info@mail.nysed.gov

Phone (518) 474-3817

Fax (518) 402-2323

TDD/TTY: (518) 473-1426