Ambulatory Veterinary Establishment Registration License in Virginia

Virginia requires a DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited school, passage of the NAVLE, and a state-specific examination. The Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine oversees the profession. The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is the state's AVMA-accredited program, a joint venture with the University of Maryland. This school is well known for its programs in equine medicine, public health, and biomedical research. Virginia's equine industry is among the most significant on the East Coast, with thoroughbred breeding and training in the Piedmont region, fox hunting traditions in Loudoun and Fauquier counties, and steeplechase racing at Great Meadow. The Shenandoah Valley supports beef cattle, poultry (Virginia is a top turkey and broiler state), and dairy operations. Northern Virginia's proximity to Washington, DC provides access to federal veterinary careers with USDA, FDA, and the military. The Hampton Roads area and multiple military installations (Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Norfolk Naval Base) employ military veterinary professionals.