Examination Schedule, Fees, and Deadlines

Application information and applicable forms are available here.

Examination Title Fee Description
Veterinarian Application Evaluation Fee $350 The application fee is required for all veterinary applications.
Veterinary Law Examination (VLE) $100 Required for all veterinarian candidates who did not receive their degree from UC Davis or Western University
Veterinary License Fee $500 Fee for issuance of the license
Registered Veterinary Technician Application Fee $225 The application fee is required for all registered veterinary technician applicants
Registered Veterinary Technician License Fee $225 Fee for issuance of the license
Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit (VACSP) Application Fee $100 The application fee for all VACSP
Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit (VACSP) License Fee $100 Fee for issuance of the permit
Veterinary Premises Application $500 Application fee for all premises
Live Scan Fingerprint Form
(Live Scan sites are only in California. See Fingerprint Requirements for more information).
No fee to VMB
Fee will be assessed by the Live Scan facility
All first-time applicants applying for any of the examinations listed must fulfill the fingerprinting requirement. (Live Scan forms must be obtained from the VMB or VMB web site.)

Make checks payable to the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB). Please include all examination fees in one check.

Application Evaluation fees are non-refundable.

For more information on the examination schedule, fees, and deadlines please contact the VMB.


NAVLE or NBE/CCT Scores: Candidates who have previously passed NAVLE (or the NBE and/or CCT) should request transfer of out-of-state examination scores by Veterinary Information Verification Agency (VIVA) at least three weeks prior to the filing deadline. Transfer forms can be obtained online at www.aavsb.org/VIVA/ or by calling VIVA toll free at (877) 698-8482.

Graduates from non-AVMA accredited veterinary schools: Candidates must complete all the requirements of the PAVE or ECFVG prior to taking the CSB. PAVE information can be obtained online at the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) or by calling (877) 698-8482. ECFVG program information can be obtained online at the AVMA or by calling (800) 248-2862.