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You only need a single State license to practice veterinary medicine, but there are several things you need to have to get that license. You must pass a State licensing test. To take the State licensing test, you must pass the National Board Exam. To take the National Board Exam, you must either be eligible and likely to graduate from an accredited school of veterinary medicine or already have a DVM degree.
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What is vetrinary school called?
Veterinary school is commonly referred to as a "College of Veterinary Medicine" or "Veterinary College." These institutions offer specialized education and training for students aiming to become veterinarians. Programs typically lead to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, which is required to practice veterinary medicine.
What are the required qualifications for a veterinarian?
In the United States, a veterinarian must have a veterinary medicine degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college of veterinary medicine. To practice veterinary medicine on live animals, he/she must also have a valid State license to practice in the State he/she is working in, a valid DEA license for controlled substances, and federal accreditation and certification from APHIS.
What is veterinary industry?
The veterinary industry is all professions and businesses that play into the practice of veterinary medicine.
What type of special degree is required for a veterinarian?
In the US, the degree required to practice veterinary medicine is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or VMD (Veterinary Medical Doctor, specific to graduates from The University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine). This is a four-year graduate degree program that you can apply to only after completing at least three years of undergraduate college courses. Other countries have different requirements for education and different names for the final degree, but the knowledge base and competence are equivalent.
What has the author Marsha L Heinke written?
Marsha L. Heinke has written: 'Practice made perfect' -- subject(s): Veterinary medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Practice Management, Animal Hospitals, Practice, Organization & administration
Does a veterinarian have to have a license?
In the United States, a veterinarian must have a State veterinary license to practice veterinary medicine.
What qualifications are needed to be a vet?
To practice veterinary medicine in the United States, you must have a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree as well as a license to practice for the State you are in. Most countries have similar requirements.
What has the author Jerry L Simmons written?
Jerry L. Simmons has written: 'Veterinary practice management' -- subject(s): Veterinary medicine, Practice
What type of degree is required to be a veterinarian?
D.V.M. or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
What has the author A H Baker written?
A. H. Baker has written: 'Live stock' -- subject(s): Livestock, Veterinary medicine, Poultry, Horses, Swine, Cattle, Breeding, Diseases 'Theory and practice of veterinary medicine' -- subject(s): Veterinary medicine
What has the author J D Stowe written?
J. D. Stowe has written: 'Effective veterinary practice' -- subject(s): Veterinary medicine, Practice, Management, Veterinarians
Do you need special licensing or certification to be a veterinarian?
Yes. In the United States, you must have a valid license to practice veterinary medicine for the state you are working in.
