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
2025
| January 30, 2025 | ||
2024
| December 19, 2024 | November 21, 2024 | |
| October 31, 2024 | September 26, 2024 | August 29, 2024 |
| June 27, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | April 25, 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 | February 29, 2024 | January 25, 2024 |
2023
| December 28, 2023 | November 30, 2023 | October 26, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 | August 31, 2023 | July 27, 2023 |
| June 29, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 | February 23, 2023 | January 26, 2023 |
2022
2021
| December 30, 2021 | November 18, 2021 | October 28, 2021 |
| September 28, 2021 | August 26, 2021 | July 29, 2021 |
| June 24, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | April 29, 2021 |
| March 25, 2021 | February 25, 2021 | January 28, 2021 |
Waivers
Board News and Announcements
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| Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 |
| Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12 |
| Chapter 13 | Chapter 14 |
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 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 Administrative Rules Chapter 811 Veterinary Medicine
Licensed Veterinarians searchable database
Registered Veterinary Technician searchable database
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program | USDA
Rural Iowa Veterinarian Loan Repayment Program | Iowa College Aid