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If you have already successfully completed the national exams, you must have a score report

forwarded to the Board. Score transfer requests are processed by the Veterinary Information Verifying

Agency (VIVA) of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). A score transfer

request can be processed online through the VIVA link on the AAVSB web site, If

you choose to mail or fax a request, a VIVA score transfer application form is also available as a pdf

file for printing on the website. AAVSB can be reached by phone at (877) 698-8482.

JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION

All applicants are required to pass the Massachusetts Jurisprudence Examination for Veterinary

Medicine. This exam is designed to assess your knowledge of the Massachusetts statutes and

regulations with regards to the practice of veterinary medicine. This exam must be included when

submitting your application for licensure and must be completed in ink. Please be aware that this

examination is not available online or via e-mail and will be mailed to you upon request. Please

contact Board staff to obtain a copy of the Massachusetts Jurisprudence Examination (call (617)

“Email the

Board” link on the Division of Professional Licensure’s homepage).

727-5899 or use the

RECIPROCITY

If you are a licensed veterinarian in another state, you may apply for licensure in Massachusetts via

reciprocity. Reciprocity applicants are required to complete all portions of the application, including

the submission of professional references and passage of the Jurisprudence Examination. In addition,

a certified letter of licensure status must be submitted directly from all states in which currently and/or

previously licensed, and a score report must be received from VIVA (see instructions above regarding

obtaining scores).

LIMITED LICENSES FOR BOARD CERTIFIED VETERINARIANS

The NAVLE requirement may be waived in the case of an AVMA board-certified veterinarian

(Jurisprudence Exam will not be waived). If such a waiver is granted, the Board shall restrict the

licensee’s veterinary practice to his/her board specialty. Limited license applicants are required to

complete all portions of the application, including the submission of professional references and

passage of the Jurisprudence Examination. In addition, a current CV/resume and a copy of your board

specialty certificate must be submitted. An interview with the Board may also be required.

INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES OF NON-AVMA ACCREDITED VETERINARY

SCHOOLS

The Massachusetts Board of Veterinary Medicine permits graduates of non-AVMA accredited

programs to apply for licensure in Massachusetts and sit for the NAVLE and Jurisprudence

Examination provided that the following is submitted:

1. Complete licensure application.

2. Confirmation of degree from veterinary school. {Candidates receiving a degree from a

foreign veterinary school must have transcripts translated into English and notarized prior

to submitting them as evidence of graduation.}

3. Proof of enrollment in the ECFVG or PAVE certification program.

Please be aware, however, that following passage of the NAVLE, licensure will not be granted until

official documentation of the completion of the ECFVG or PAVE certification program is received by

the Board office.

VT App September 2017

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