Veterinarian License in Vermont

Vermont requires a DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited school and passage of the NAVLE for veterinary licensure. The Vermont Board of Veterinary Medicine oversees the profession. Vermont has no in-state veterinary school; candidates typically attend Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, or other northeastern programs. Vermont's agricultural identity is deeply tied to its dairy industry, and the state has historically had one of the highest ratios of dairy cows to human residents in the nation. This dairy heritage drives significant demand for food-animal veterinarians, though the declining number of dairy farms has shifted the balance toward companion-animal practice. Vermont's artisanal farming movement, including organic dairy, grass-fed beef, and small-farm poultry, supports a niche veterinary practice community. The state's Green Mountains, forests, and rural character attract mixed-practice veterinarians who appreciate the lifestyle. Vermont's moose, white-tailed deer, and black bear populations create wildlife management opportunities, and the state's small size fosters close professional relationships among its veterinary community.