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Board of Veterinary Medicine (Veterinarians Licensing)


DC HEALTH HAS MOVED!

On February 23, 2024, the DC Department of Health (DC Health) relocated.
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration's
Processing Center and other offices are located at:

DC Health
2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington, DC 20020

(The new building is 0.3 miles from the Anacostia Metro)

PROCESSING CENTER Hours:
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) Processing Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).

Office Hours:
The HRLA Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).


LICENSURE RENEWAL

Board of Veterinary Medicine Renewals are LIVE

Online Renewal Portal:
https://dohenterprise.my.salesforce-sites.com/dchealthrenewals

Letter from the Board 

Continuing Education Resources
 

***COVID-19 UPDATES***

Updated COVID-19 Mandates as of November 8, 2022

Please select link below to access Emergency Rulemaking documents.
Note updated COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers:

dchealth.dc.gov/node/1556816


ALERT: PHONE SCAM

DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM
in which individuals pose as DC Health representatives to request money.
Please be advised that DC Health representatives will never
contact you with a request for money.

FBI Warns Individuals Employed in the Health Care Industry
of the Ongoing Scam Involving the Impersonation of
Law Enforcement and Government Officials - FBI  fbi.gov


LICENSURE WAIVER
PERIOD HAS ENDED:

Please review Important Notices regarding
Temporary Licensure Requirements
 HERE

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PAPER APPLICATIONS:
DC Health No Longer Accepting Paper Applications (Beginning June 14, 2021)
 

ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS
DC Health’s online licensing application system is now LIVE. (See link below.)

The District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) is excited to announce the opening of our new online licensing system.  Effective immediately, any healthcare provider who is interested in applying for a new health professional license, or to renew, reinstate, or reactivate an existing license, may do so by going to the below link and submitting an online application.  All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions prior to beginning the process.

https://doh.force.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page
 


HAVE QUESTIONS? Email Vet Board Health Licensing Specialist:

Please reach out to [email protected] for your veterinarian license inquiries.

 

***COVID-19 UPDATES***

COVID-19 Guidances and Best Practices

For the most up to date information on the District's response to COVID-19, including information on best practices and recommended guidelines, go to coronavirus.dc.gov

Contact Board Health Licensing Specialist Sahar Majid at [email protected] for your veterinarian license inquiries.

All HRLA related documents should be mailed to 2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020. Individuals may also call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending application.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all Health Professional Board meetings are currently held virtually. Please check each board's respective website for information on when the next meeting will take place.

Mission Statement

"The mission of the Board is to protect and enhance the health, safety, and welfare of animals and the public by licensing veterinary professionals and developing, promoting, maintaining and diligently enforcing high professional standards that govern such professionals."

Vision

A District in which all animals and the public are assured of exemplary veterinary care by compassionate professionals.

The DC Board of Veterinary Medicine regulates the practice of veterinarians, veterinary establishments. The Board evaluates applicants' qualifications; recommends regulations, standards, and procedures; and issues licenses. The Board also requests investigations, conducts hearings, implements disciplinary and/or remedial action where indicated, and prepares an annual report for the Mayor. Members file personal financial disclosure statements.

The Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council: one consumer member, who are at least 18 of age, one veterinary technician member and three veterinarians licensed in DC, who are residents of DC and have practiced veterinary medicine in DC for a minimum of three years prior to appointment. Licenses expire on December 31 of odd years.

The Board accepts applications for licensure through national examination; waiver of national examination; reactivation of an inactive license; reinstatement of an expired, suspended, or revoked license, or by eminence pursuant to the Health Occupations Revision Act (HORA).

All applicants for licensure must establish, to the Board’s satisfaction, that they possess the appropriate skills, knowledge, judgment, and character to practice medicine in the District of Columbia. In addition, applicants must demonstrate to the Board that they are proficient in understanding and communicating medical concepts and information in English.


BOARD MEETINGS: The Board meets every 3rd Thursday of every month. (The open session starts at 9:30 am and is open to the public). 

PLEASE NOTE:  The January board meeting will be in person.

October 19, 2023
November 16, 2023 
December 21, 2023
January 18, 2024 – In Person
February 15, 2024
March 21, 2024
April 18, 2024 – In Person
May 16, 2024
June 20, 2024
July 18, 2024 — In Person
August 15, 2024 — Recess
September 19, 2024

ADDRESS CHANGES: If you need to update your address and contact information on file, please email our office: [email protected] 

Board of Veterinary Medicine Open Session Meeting Minutes [PDF]

Board of Veterinary Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Veterinary Application Package

Reinstatement: To reinstate your expired license, please call the Board of Veterinary Medicine at (202) 535-2323.

Board of Veterinary Medicine Members

Apply to Serve on the Board of Veterinary Medicine

Search for a Health Professional

Disciplinary Action Taken

License Renewal:  For renewal instructions, including Continuing Education (CE) requirements, select this link: Veterinary Medicine Online Renewal 

Continuing Education Resources

Board of Veterinary Medicine Newsletter

DC Municipal Regulations for Veterinary Medicine

Policy Statement on Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education

Euthanizing Abandoned Animals Policy Statement [PDF]

Veterinary Website Links

Fee Schedule

Complaint Form

Complaint Review and Investigations Process [PDF]

Criminal Background Check

Request Verification of a License

Reporting a Name or Address Change

 


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Contact Phone: 
(877) 672-2174
Contact Fax: 
(202) 727-8471
Contact TTY: 
711
Office Hours: 
Processing Center: M-F: 9 am-1 pm, W: 9 am-3:30 pm; Office Hours M-F: 8:15 am-4:45 pm
Service Location: 

Health, Department of

GIS Address: 
2201 Shannon Place SE
City: 
Washington
State: 
DC
Zip: 
20020