The Board's Mission is to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people and animals of Idaho by establishing and enforcing professional standards in the licensure and regulation of veterinary health professionals.

The Latest
Effective July 1, 2009, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check prior to veterinary licensure, veterinary technology certification or euthanasia technician certification.

*New Feature: Verify a License

Application Deadlines
Grandfathering of Veterinary Technicians expired June 30, 2002; an AVMA accredited veterinary technology education is now required. Applications for Veterinarians and Technicians must arrive at the Board Office by January 1st or June 1st of each year. The Board will meet in January and June each year to review the completed applications.

Upcoming Meetings
April 12, 2010
June 14, 2010
October 25, 2010

Types of Licensure/Certification
Veterinary Licensure
Veterinary Technician Certification
Euthanasia Technician Certification
Euthanasia Agency Certification

Common Questions

Veterinary Law in Idaho
State of Idaho Administrative Rules and Idaho Code and Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the AVMA 2003 Revision.

Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to all your questions about  veterinarians, veterinary technology, certified euthanasia, continuing education, and animal health.

Animal Cruelty

Division of Animal Industries
Responsible for administering Cruelty to Animals statute.

Animal Welfare Act
Federal legislation governing the appropriate care and use of animals.

Laboratory Animal Welfare
Regulates the Public Health Service Policy on humane care and use of laboratory animals.