License: VETERINARIAN

BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Attn: Carla Fleming external site

2001 CAPITOL AVENUE

EMERSON BLDG, RM 1043

CHEYENNE, WY 82002

(307) 777-5403

VETERINARIANS SOC Code 29-1131 Entry Salary $28.20/hr Average Salary $45.72/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. 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; however, Wyoming residents are eligible to study out of state through the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) program. For more information about WICHE contact: University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences Craig Vaske Dept. 3432, 1000 E. University Ave. Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: (307) 766-6704 or (307) 766-3499 Craig Vaske email: cvaske@uwyo.edu http://www.uwyo.edu/hs/wiche-wwami-wydent-program/ License Veterinarians must be licensed in Wyoming by the Board of Veterinary Medicine to practice. Examination The National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME) administers the National Examination. The current examination required is the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). The State Board examination is mailed to applicants to take at their convenience and return to the Board office. Fees License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$300.00 Annual Renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65.00 Temporary Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00 Licensing Agency Michelle Flynn Board of Veterinary Medicine 2001 Capitol Avenue Emerson Bldg, Rm 104 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-3507 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 12575 W. Bayaud Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone: (303) 986-2800 http://www.aahanet.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: "Veterinarians" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinarians.htm Last updated May 2017