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
Board Open Session Meeting Minutes
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.
A reminder that all on-line continuing education or webinars have to be RACE approved or submitted and approved by the Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Effective October 1, 2022, the Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine (IBVM) is no longer suspending the enforcement of a violation of 811 Iowa Admin. Code 12.1(2) where a veterinarian cannot establish a VCPR based solely upon a telephonic or electronic communication.
COVID-19 Information
Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationships Policy Guidance
Continuing Education Policy Guidance
Forms for Veterinarians
Veterinarian Continuing Education Record Form for upcoming license renewal 7/1/2023-6/30/2026
Temporary In-State Practice Permit to Practice Veterinary Medicine Application
Temporary In-State Practice Permit Pending Examination to Practice Veterinary Medicine Application
Iowa Veterinary License Practicing Veterinary Medicine
Licensure by Verification Form - Other Jurisdiction
Application for Senior Veterinary Student Certificate to Practice Veterinary Medicine
Endorsement by Board Specialty License to Practice Veterinary Medicine
License by Endorsement to Practice Veterinary Medicine
Forms for Veterinary Technicians
Registration Application for Iowa Veterinary Technician State Examination
Licensure by Verification Form - Other Jurisdiction
Veterinary Technician Application by Work Experience in Jurisdictions Without Licensure Requirements
Veterinary Technician Endorsement Application
Other Forms
Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine Complaint Form
Additional Resources
Iowa Code Chapter 169 Veterinary Practice
Iowa Administrative Rules Chapter 811 Veterinary Medicine
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