About  Us

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (NCVMB), a state regulatory and consumer protection agency, was created in 1903 by an act of the State

The NCVMB does this by:
  • Setting standards for the profession through statutes and administrative rules
  • Investigating complaints
  • Ensuring that applicants are qualified for licensure
  • Inspecting veterinary facilities
  • Taking disciplinary action against licensees and registrants when necessary to protect the public

    NCVMB STRATEGIC PLAN
    2022 - 2026


    BOARD MEMBERS

    2025 BOARD MEETINGS

    March 6th - Agenda
       Location: NCSU CVM
       Address: 1060 William Moore Dr. Raleigh NC
       Time: 8:00
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    May 8th
    July 10th
    September 18th
    November 6th

    MEETINGS BEGIN @ 8:00AM at the Board Office
        1611 Jones Franklin Rd.
        Suite 106
        Raleigh, NC 27606

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  • Important to Know

    FACILITY PERMIT
    Application Instructions

    CE Requirements Update
    Minimum Standard for Continuing Education, 21 NCAC 66 .0206, Updated Jan. 1, 2025

    GABAPENTIN (NCDHHS)
       Gabapentin FAQ
       Dispenser Dispensation Error Notifiation FAQ
       NC CSRS Pharmacy Error Email Status Report

       NC DHHS Controlled Substance Reporting SystemExternal Website
        Any questions please contact nccsrs@dhhs.nc.govExternal Website.

    Fall Regulatory Bulletin
       Temporary Permit Information/Facility Permit and Boarding Kennel Permit Update

    Periodic Review Existing Rules Public Comment Results
       G.S. 1508-21.3A Report
       Public Comment Correspondence

    Veterinary Telemedicine .0211
       Read more...

    NEWS:
       STOP Act Information per 90-113-74.(d)External Website

    CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REPORTING SYSTEM
        Dispensing of controlled substances require reporting to NC DHHS CSRS. You may contact the CSRS Utilization team with questions / concerns at CSRS.Utilization@dhhs.nc.gov

    DHHS Radiation Protection Memo
       Registrant Requirement to Verify Service Provider Registration


    The Opioid Epidemic: What Veterinarians Need to KnowExternal Website
    (US Food & Drug Administration)


    FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including CBDExternal Website

     

     


    Quick  Links

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    1. ON-LINE License / Facility     VERIFICATION
         Check on your Veterinarian's      or Facility's Status

    2. How to File a Complaint

    3. FACILITY STANDARDS
        Self Evaluation Checklist

    4. Contact Us

    5. NCVMB Instagram

    6. NCVMB X (Twitter)

    7. Personal Health & Wellness

    8. Donate to NCPHP for     Impaired Veterinary     Professionals

    9. MAP of Facility Inspection     Regions

    10. Coping with the Loss of a       Pet

    11. Report Animal Cruelty

    12. Pet Food, Product Recalls       & Alerts

    13. License Verification       Request
    VERIFICATION SAMPLE
    To request a verification, log into your personal Licensure Gateway account and select Applications / License Verification Request. Once you pay the fee, it is IMMEDIATELY e-mailed to the selected Board(s) and you will receive a copy as confirmation.

    If you DO NOT have a personal Licensure Gateway account, you will need to submit this paper application form via US mail.   Paper Request

    14. Change your Legal Name:
    Log into the Licensure Gateway to make the request. Must upload supporting legal document(s) at time of request.
    (e.g. Social Security Card, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, etc.) SELECT: My Profile | Name Change

    15. Print copy of your License

    16. Apply for a NC License

    17. Start a new Practice

    18. Start a new Corporation

    19. Practice Act
          Laws & Regulations

    20. President's Letters

    21. All Veterinarians are       required to report the       following diseases: