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× Default High Contrast Reset Increase Font Size Font Decrease Font Size Font Save links on hover× Important Information Regarding Xylazine × ALERT! The Veterinary Medical Board office is now open to the public, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. × ALERT! CVTE No Longer a Requirement to Obtain RVT Licensure. More Information × ALERT! Clarifications Regarding Fingerprint Requirements More Information × ALERT! Have Questions About the Coronavirus? Click Here.× ALERT! Owner of O.C. Pet Products Company Pleads Guilty to Selling Pet Meds Without Prescriptions. Some of which were not approved for U.S. Sale. More Information Sample endHome Verify a License Subscribe BreEZe Report an Error Translate this site: Settings Search Menu SearchSearch Services, Agencies, and More... SubmitHomeAbout the Board Board Meetings Board Members Board Member Resources Strategic Plan Consumers Consumer Info Disciplinary Actions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) File a Complaint Verify a License Applicants BreEZe Examination Statistics Live Scan/Fingerprint Info More Applicant Info Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) Veterinarians Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) Veterinary Premises Registration Licensees BreEZe Continuing Education Controlled Substance Utilization Review & Evaluation System (CURES) Diversion Program Licensee Forms License Verification Rodeo Injury Reporting Requirements Inspections Documents and Links Hospital Inspections Hospital Standards Self-Evaluation Managing Licensee Responsibilities Radiation Safety Veterinary Premises Permits Enforcement Citizen Comments/Complaints Disciplinary Actions Disciplinary Guidelines Enforcement Information File a Complaint Probation Information Forms/Pubs Applicant Forms General Publications Licensee Forms Order of the Practice Act Veterinary Premises/Hospital Forms Contact Us SearchThe mission of the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) is to protect consumers and animals by regulating licensees, promoting professional standards, and diligent enforcement of the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. Latest News & Announcements Animal Blood Banking Frequently Asked Questions Published: March 26, 2024 News Release: Los Angeles-Based Veterinarian Suspended Published: February 22, 2024 Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee Vacancies Two Veterinarian Members and One Registered Veterinary Technician Member Published: February 2, 2024 AAVSB Announces Changes to VTNE Eligibility Policy Published: December 21, 2023 Federal Professional License Portability and State Registration Published: December 1, 2023 Guidelines for Veterinarian Discussion and Recommendation of Cannabis Within the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship Published: December 15, 2023 Board of Pharmacy Issues Important Alert and Reminder Regarding Xylazine Published: November 27, 2023 Veterinary Medical Board Guidance on Veterinary Drug Compounding Published: November 21, 2023 Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee Vacancy for One Registered Veterinary Technician Member Published: August 29, 2023 Inspection Webinar - July 27, 2023 Published: August 30, 2023 Veterinary Medical Board - 2023 Environmental Scan Published: June 16, 2023 Veterinary Medical Board Enforcement Webinar - July 27, 2023 Published: June 19, 2023 Information on Xylazine from the California Department of Public Health Published: April 27, 2023 Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee Vacancy for One Veterinarian Member Published: April 18, 2023 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE DRUG XYLAZINE Published: March 29, 2023 Veterinary Shortage Designations and Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program Published: March 27, 2023 CURES Fee Decrease Published: March 24, 2023 RVT Education Programs Stakeholder Meeting Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Published: March 1, 2023 Wellness Evaluation Committee Recruitment Published: February 14, 2023 Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee Vacancy for One Public Member Published: February 10, 2023 2023 ICVA Assessment Development Committee (ADC) Nominations Published: February 9, 2023 California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Transitions to New Logo Published: January 11, 2023 Board Webinars Published: November 23, 2022 2022 Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Shortage Designations Published: September 29, 2022 Veterinary Medical Board Enforcement Webinar - November 10, 2022 Published: September 27, 2022 Update—Workforce Survey Information from HCAI for Licensees Published: July 27, 2022 Update—Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Licensure Data Collection FAQ Published: July 27, 2022 Wellness Evaluation Committee Recruitment—June 30th Deadline Published: June 28, 2022 Workforce Survey Information from HCAI for Licensees Published: May 27, 2022 Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Licensure Data Collection FAQs Published: May 27, 2022 CURES Optimization, New Requirements for Delegates, and First Login On/After April 11, 2022 Published: April 7, 2022 CURES Optimization and New Requirements for Delegates Published: March 21, 2022 Registered Veterinary Technicians: Professional Partners in Animal Care Published: March 9, 2022 Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee Vacancy - Veterinarian Published: February 25, 2022 CURES Data Collection Vendor Change – Action Required by February 23, 2022 Published: February 11, 2022 CURES Data Collection Vendor Change – Action Required by February 9, 2022 Published: January 31, 2022 2022 Winter Newsletter Published: January 12, 2022 The Board’s Sunset Bill (AB 1535) Brings Improvements for Consumers, Applicants, and Licensees Published: December 17, 2021 AB 1282 Transitions Animal Blood Banks from a Closed Colony Model to a Community Sourced Model Published: December 17, 2021 Animal Physical Rehabilitation (APR) Published: December 17, 2021 Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Published: December 1, 2021 Archived Announcements Quick Hits Board Meetings Subject Matter Expert Laws and Regulations More News & Announcements Processing Times Join Our Mailing List Leadership Gavin Newsom Governor State of California Tomiquia Moss Secretary Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Kimberly Kirchmeyer Director Department of Consumer Affairs Statewide Campaigns Save Our WaterRegister to vote Amber Alert Flex Alert File a Complaint Verify a License Board Meetings Laws and RegulationsConditions of Use Privacy Policy Accessibility Contact Us Web Accessibility CertificationCopyright © 2024 State of...