The purpose of the Board of Veterinary Medicine is to promote public health, safety and welfare by safeguarding the people of New Hampshire against incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons and from unprofessional or illegal practices by persons licensed to practice veterinary medicine.
The right to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege granted by legislative authority to persons possessing the personal and professional qualifications specified in the New Hampshire Veterinary Practice Act.
Contact the Board
Kim Lavoie, Administrative Secretary
(603) 271-9369
vetboard@oplc.nh.gov
Office hours:
Mon. – Weds. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thurs. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Rulemaking
On October 23, 2019, the Board of Veterinary Medicine voted on two initial proposal: one regarding changes to Vet 100-200 
; and the other regarding changes to Vet 300-1000 .
The Board held a public comment hearing on both these proposals on January 15, 2020.
**THE WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD ON THESE RULES HAS BEEN EXTENDED. Written comment on these proposals will now be accepted up to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February February 26, 2020. Written comment may be submitted through the mail at the address listed below or via email toThomas.Broderick@oplc.nh.gov .**
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
121 South Fruit Street | Concord, NH 03301
Main Telephone: (603) 271-2152