Q1. What is the Board’s Rule on Abandoned Animals?

Q1. Do I need to notify the Board if my address has been changed?

Q2. I recently got married and am starting the name change process. My clients will still know me by my maiden name. Do I have to change my last name on my license?

Q3. How do I submit name change documents to the Board?

Q1. How do I apply for a veterinary license online?

Q2. Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer reciprocity?

Q3. Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer any waivers for initial licensing fees?

Q4. What documents do I have to submit along with my application?

Q5. Can I submit a previous background check done for another state Board?

Q6. Can I email a copy of my birth certificate?

Q7. What if my state doesn’t allow notaries to stamp copies of birth certificates?

Q8. When can I take the WV Jurisprudence exam?

Q9. What book is used for the WV Jurisprudence exam?

Q10. Where can I find a list of veterinary colleges that are accredited in WV?

Q11. How do I apply for NAVLE through WV?

Q12. Where do I go to apply for the NAVLE?

Q1. How do I apply for a registration online?

Q2. Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer reciprocity?

Q3. Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer any waivers for initial licensing fees?

Q4. What documents do I have to submit along with my application?

Q5. Can I submit a previous background check done for another state Board?

Q6. Can I email a copy of my birth certificate?

Q7. What if my state doesn’t allow notaries to stamp copies of birth certificates?

Q8. When can I take the WV Jurisprudence exam?

Q9. What book is used for the WV Jurisprudence exam?

Q10. Where can I find a list of veterinary technology programs that are accredited in WV?

Q11. Where do I go to apply for the VTNE?

Q1. What documents do I have to submit along with my application?

Q2. Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer any waivers for initial licensing fees?

Q3. Can I submit a previous background check done for another state Board?

Q4. Can I email a copy of my birth certificate?

Q1. Are Board Meetings open to the public?

Q2. Do you post an agenda for Board Meetings?

Q3. Do you record minutes for Board Meetings?

Q4. When may the Board go into an executive session?

Q5. May the Board vote on matters while in executive session?

Q6. Is the Board required to take minutes for an executive session?

Q7. May items be added to the agenda during a meeting?

Q1. How do I file a complaint against a practitioner?

Q2. What is the Board’s Complaint Process?

Q3. When can I expect a response regarding the Board’s decision?

Q4. What does the Board have authority to do?

Q5. Can I see if a practitioner has had previous disciplinary?

Q6. Do I need to notify the Board if my license was disciplined in another state?

Q1. How many hours of Continuing Education do I need in order to renew my veterinary license?

Q2. How many hours of Continuing Education do I need in order to renew my RVT registration?

Q3. How can I tell whether my CE hours are scientific or practice management?

Q4. How many hours of Continuing Education do I need in order to renew my CAET certification?

Q5. How do I know if my CE is WV Board approved?

Q6. Can I submit CE to the Board for approval?

Q7. Can I complete all of my CE via online courses?

Q8. Can extra CE hours be carried over to satisfy the next year’s CE requirements?

Q9. I graduated veterinary college and was licensed this year. When do I need to start obtaining CE?

Q10. Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine conduct CE audits?

Q11. What happens if I get audited and I didn’t meet the CE requirements?

Q1. Where can I find a list of approved DEA Reverse Distributors?

Q2. Where can I find a list of WV Controlled Drugs?

Q3. What are the required fields on a Controlled Substance Register?

Q4. What are the required fields for Controlled Substance Inventory?

Q1. Where can I find the Board’s Rules on Standards of Practice?

Q2. How often are facilities inspected?

Q3. Where can I find the facility inspection form?

Q4. Are there any other forms that are important pertaining to facility inspections?

Q5. Where can I find the facility registration form?

Q6. Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer any waivers for facility inspection fees?

Q7. Do I need to notify the Board of new ownership?

Q8. What are the requirements for radiology equipment?

Q9. How long do I have to fix deficiencies with my facility inspection?

Q10. Can I request an extension to correct the deficiencies with my facility inspection?

Q11. What are the surgery room requirements?

Q1. I need a license verification/letter of good standing sent to another state. How do I request this?

Q2. Where can I find a list of all practitioners licensed with your Board?

Q1. Can I refuse to send a client a copy of their pet’s medical record if they have an unpaid bill?

Q2. Is the Board’s Medical Record Keeping Guidance Document the exact standards we will be cited on by the Board if there are complaints filed?

Q1. Can a veterinarian that is not licensed in WV practice veterinary medicine if they are not charging for the service?

Q2. Can an RVT euthanize?

Q3. Would an individual be permitted to provide massage to dogs within a veterinary clinic under the direct supervision of a WV licensed veterinarian?

Q4. Can a veterinarian refuse a prescription request?

Q1. When is the license renewal period?

Q2. What happens to my license if I don’t renew it?

Q3. Am I still able to renew my license if I missed the renewal period?

Q4. Am I still able to practice in WV periodically if I place my license inactive?

Q5. Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer any waivers for licensure renewal fees?

Q1. Does the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine offer a Temporary License?