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.
On December 30, 2020, the Board of Veterinary Medicine voted on an initial proposal amending various sections of Vet 100-200 . The Board has scheduled a public hearing on these rule changes for Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Persons interested in providing oral testimony on this proposal may do so in person at the public hearing. Written testimony on this proposal will be accepted through the end of the day on March 17, 2021, and may be submitted through mail at the address listed above or via email to Thomas.R.Broderick@oplc.nh.gov.
"Please note #5 of the FAQs for CEUS does not apply for veterinary medicine licensees"
For those licensees with an even numbered license, the renewal of your license is due by December 31, 2020. The renewal process is going on line and instructions will be available by November 2, 2020. Please help us by emailing your current email to vetboard@oplc.nh.gov.
Telemedicine
The appropriate use of telemedicine is not a violation of the current N.H. Veterinary Practice Act or administrative rules adopted by the Board of Veterinary Medicine. All veterinarians are reminded that they must continue to abide by the N.H. Veterinary Practice Act, RSA Chapter 332-B; the Board’s administrative rules; and, the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics of the American Veterinary Medical Association (as revised in April 2016), which all govern the practice of veterinary medicine in New Hampshire, including the requirement of having a valid, current VCPR.
Phone Number: (603) 271-4561
vetboard@oplc.nh.gov
Office hours:
Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Suzan Watkins, DVM, President
Term: 10/23/2019 - 3/5/2021
Judith Leclerc, DVM, Vice President
Term: 5/17/2017 - 3/5/2023
Kirk Smith, DVM, Member
Term: 3/6/2018 - 3/5/2023
Winifred Krogman, DVM, Member
Term: 3/6/2019 - 3/5/2024
Jill Patanagio, DVM, Member
Term: 3/11/2020 - 3/5/2025
Elaine Forst, Public Member
Term: 5/1/2013 - 10/14/2016
Claire Timbas, Member
Term: 2/3/2021 - 3/5/2026
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
7 Eagle Square | Concord, NH 03301
Main Telephone: (603) 271-2152