Board Mission
The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine is the licensing agency for veterinarians in the state of Minnesota and was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1893. The seven members of the Board are appointed by the Governor to four-year terms; five members are licensed veterinarians and two are public members.
The mission of the Board is to promote, preserve, and protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and animals through the effective control and regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine.
The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine is an equal opportunity Employer.
Upcoming Board Meeting
The next scheduled meeting of the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10 AM. AGENDA
Rule Making
June 29, 2026
Proposed Rulemaking - Veterinary Technician Licensure: The Board of Veterinary Medicine is initiating rulemaking related to Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs). The public comment period opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 29 and will be available for 30 days. Members of the public and stakeholders may submit comments through the eComments portal at: https://minnesotaoah.granicus.com/discussions. More information, including the Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules, SONAR, and draft rules, is available in the Statues and Rules section.
News & Newsletters
safeTALK Training - Preventing Suicide in Agricultural Communities
When a neighbor’s tractor gets stuck, you don’t hesitate to help. But when you see a family member, friend, or client stuck in a rut—and possibly suicidal—it can be daunting to try and help and can leave you feeling powerless.
Suicide is a significant public health issue in Minnesota. It involves the tragic loss of human life and causes agonizing grief, fear, and confusion in families and communities. The impact can even extend across generations.
This training focuses teaches in-depth skills you can learn in half a day. You’ll learn how to recognize someone having thoughts of suicide, how to engage them, and how to make sure they get help. This evidence-based training is effective for people as young as 15. All six sessions will include a unit specially designed to address stigma associated with suicide and mental illness among farmers and farm workers.
Click here to read more about this course.
To register, please visit: http://safeTALK-agriculture.eventbrite.com