The Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine consists of five members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Iowa Senate. Three of the board members are licensed veterinarians and two are general public members who are knowledgeable in the area of animal husbandry. The State Veterinarian serves as Secretary of the Board. Board members are appointed for a term of three years. Members shall serve no more than three terms or nine years total, whichever is less. Among their duties are serving as the licensing board for veterinarians in Iowa.
The office is located in the Department of Agriculture in the Wallace Building, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Their phone number is 515-281-8617.
Board Information
Announcement from Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine Board Rules
Board News and Announcements
Anyone wishing to provide CE credits for a meeting they are having, they need to apply with the Board for approval and that is to happen before the meeting is held.
COVID-19 Information
Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationships Policy Guidance
Continuing Education Policy Guidance
Continuing Education Hours Policy Guidance
More information
COVID-19 Ag-Related Resources from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Forms
Registration Application for Iowa Veterinary Technician State Examination
Veterinarian Continuing Education Record Form for upcoming license renewal 7/1/2020-6/30/2023
Additional Resources
Iowa Code Chapter 169 Veterinary Practice
Iowa Sales Tax and Veterinary Services
Licensed Veterinarians searchable database
Extended Veterinarian Licenses by Governor Proclamation
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program | USDA
Rural Iowa Veterinarian Loan Repayment Program | Iowa College Aid