California Business and Professions Code

§ 4846

BPC § 4846 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Ch. 11 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)In order to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in California, an individual shall meet the following requirements:

(1)Graduate from a veterinary college recognized by the board or receive a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) or the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE). Proof of graduation shall be directly submitted to the board by the veterinary college or from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Proof of certificate shall be directly submitted to the board by ECFVG or PAVE.

(2)Complete a board-approved license application.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 195, Sec. 20. (AB 1502) Effective January 1, 2026.