Veterinarian / Vermont
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Vermont Veterinarian License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Provides medical care for animals. Requires DVM degree.

What the Vermont data shows for Veterinarians

Becoming a licensed veterinarian in Vermont means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 4,081 training hours, a passing score on NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Exam), plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Vermont regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)".

Budget $116 to get started, plus $112 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

For veterinarians, the reciprocity picture is: NAVLE recognized nationwide — state licensing still required.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
44/100
Veterinarian · Vermont

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
4,081 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$116
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$56/yr
$112 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Vermont

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
4,081 hours
Exam Requirement
NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$116
Renewal Fee
$112
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Vermont licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Veterinarian in Vermont? ▼
Vermont's requirements cover 4081 hours of education or training, the NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Exam) exam, and an initial fee of $116. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Veterinarian in Vermont? ▼
To become a licensed veterinarian in Vermont, you must meet the state's requirements including 4081 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Vermont licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Veterinarian license to Vermont from another state? ▼
Veterinarian licenses generally reciprocate as follows: NAVLE recognized nationwide — state licensing still required. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Vermont licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Vermont require a background check for Veterinarian licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for veterinarian licensing in Vermont. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Veterinarian in Vermont? ▼
Licensed veterinarians in Vermont must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $112.

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What to do with this veterinarian license

Veterinarian in Vermont, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a veterinarian-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Vermont's veterinarian requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Veterinarian in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state veterinarian license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Vermont's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Vermont overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Vermont licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.