Safeguarding the people and animals of Idaho

Mission

The Board's Mission is to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people and animals of Idaho by establishing and enforcing professional standards in the licensure and regulation of veterinary health professionals.

Latest News

Effective March 29, 2012, the new fee structure went into effect. For a printable list of the new fees, please follow the hyperlink. These fees affect the following:

  • Original application or certification fees
  • Temporary permit fees
  • Renewal fees
  • Reactivation fees (convert an Inactive license to Active status)
  • Penalty for late filing (renewal form is postmarked July 1 or later)
  • License or certification verification to another state or province

In addition, veterinarians are no longer required to secure a written release to document a request for transfer of patient record copies. This rule change also went into effect March 29, 2012.

Application Deadlines

Applications and associated fees for Veterinarians and Technicians must arrive at the Board Office by January 1st or June 1st of each year. The Board will meet in January and June each year to review the completed applications.

Applications for Temporary Permits will be accepted and processed by the date received. There is an additional fee for a Temporary Permit. Please contact our office for details.

Applications for new Certified Euthanasia Agencies and Certified Euthanasia Technicians will be accepted and processed as needed.

Types of Licensure/Certification

Upcoming Meetings

  • Monday, June 11, 2012 (Board Meeting)
  • Wednesday, October 3, 2012 (CETF Meeting)
  • Monday October 15, 2012 (Board Meeting)

Training Opportunities

  • Certified Euthanasia Technician Training
  • Please contact the Board office for details.

Animal Cruelty

Veterinary Law in Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions