Foreign Graduate Information (Temporary License)
*If you would like to be seen in person, please email vet.med@state.mn.us to schedule an appointment with a staff member.
There are two certification programs for graduates of non-accredited veterinary schools - the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) and the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE).
Effective August 1, 2008, both programs are accepted for licensure in Minnesota. Detailed information on the ECFVG program is available from the AVMA. Detailed information on PAVE is available from the AAVSB.
To apply for a Minnesota license, candidates must first pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).
The temporary license is valid until the candidate obtains ECFVG/PAVE certification or for a maximum of two years from the date of issue.
Fees: (Effective July 1, 2025) Pay by check or Money Order (Money orders MUST be US Postal or Bank) to Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine. All payments must be in U.S. funds and are non-refundable.
- $75 Application Fee (NOTE: This is required and is separate from the NAVLE application fee which is paid to NBVME)
- $75 Jurisprudence Examination Fee
- $32 Criminal Background Check Fee
- $300 Initial 2-year License Fee
TOTAL: $482
Temporary and Specialty VMC Clinician Licenses CANNOT be applied for online. You MUST use the designated paper form. PLEASE NOTE: APPLYING WITH THE PAPER FORM WILL TAKE ADDITIONAL PROCESSING TIME.
Temporary License Application form
The following documentation must be provided to the Board to support the application: (Documents can be sent digitally as PDF attachments to vet.med@state.mn.us) *Please do not start submitting required documents until you have submitted the online application and paid the fees.