About the Board

Who is the California Veterinary Medical Board?

The California Veterinary Medical Board (CVMB) has been regulating veterinary medicine in the State of California since 1893. The CVMB is a governmental agency whose mission is to protect all California consumers and animals by regulating licensees, promoting professional standards, and enforcing the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. The CVMB fulfills its mission by developing, maintaining, and enforcing professional standards including licensing veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians (RVTs), veterinary assistant controlled substances permit holders (VACSPs) and veterinary premises.

An eight-member board serves as the decision-making body for the CVMB that includes four veterinarians, one RVT and three public members. Additionally, the CVMB's Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee (MDC) assists, advises, and make recommendations on various CVMB laws and policies. Both the CVMB and MDC meet at least four times per calendar year in meetings open to the public. CVMB staff handle day-to-day functions of the CVMB, that includes consumer outreach, licensing, enforcement, and veterinary premises inspections.


Licensing

The licensing section of the CVMB includes current licensees, applications for new licensees and the Wellness Program. To contact the licensing section of the CVMB, please send an email to: vmb@dca.ca.gov

Enforcement

The enforcement section of the CVMB includes monitoring and investigating complaints, processing violations of the Veterinary Practice Act and monitoring probationers. To contact the enforcement section of the CVMB, please send an email to: Enforcement.VMB@dca.ca.gov