Veterinarian
Description:
The practice of veterinary medicine includes the diagnosis and treatment (including prescriptions and surgery) of all animal disease. "Animal" includes every living creature except humans.
Licensing Requirements:
An applicant must file an application for licensure/registration with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, to practice as a licensed veterinarian in New York State. The latest information and requirements for licensure are available on the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions website at http://www.op.nysed.gov/home.html.
Applicant must be of good moral character.
Age Requirements:
Applicant must be 21 years of age.
Education Requirements:
Applicants must meet education requirements specified by the New York State Education Department.
Examination Requirements:
Applicants must meet examination requirements specified by the New York State Education Department.
Fees:
- The fee for licensure is $340.
- The fee for a three-year limited license is $340.
- The fee for a limited permit is $105.
Licenses Issued and Active:
From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, there were 340 licenses issued for this occupation.
As of January 1, 2010, there were 5,250 currently registered licenses for this occupation.
There are also 56 three-year limited licenses currently registered for this occupation.
Licensing Authority:
New York State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Veterinary Medicine Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 250
Fax: 518-402-5354
E-mail: opunit1@mail.nysed.gov
Standard Occupational Classification:
29-1131 - Veterinarians
To learn more about this occupation go to the Occupational Information Network (O*Net).
Additional Information:
American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Phone: (847) 925-8070
Fax: (847) 925-1329
E-mail: avmainfo@avma.org