If you are an active Wisconsin veterinary credential holder, you must reapply to renew your credential before December 31 of every odd numbered year to keep it current.
If you are currently practicing veterinary medicine in Wisconsin with an expired credential, you must renew your credentials as soon as possible. The cost to renew your credential is $185, which includes the late renewal fee.
Failure to renew your credential may result in board action taken against you for unlicensed practice.
If you have already registered for your MyDATCP account, go to the log on page to reapply for (renew) your Wisconsin veterinary credential.
If you have not registered for your MyDATCP account, go to the online service portal.
- Refer to your email with instructions and a personal PIN to register for our online services (MyDATCP). Check your inbox and spam folder.
- If you cannot locate this information, or have any other questions, contact the Veterinary Examining Board (VEB) at (608) 224-4353 or datcpveb@wi.gov.
If you wish to renew an inactive veterinary credential that expired less than five years ago, fill out the Applica tion for Credential Renewal License form.
Renewal of a Wisconsin License Five or More Years After its Expiration
Access the Veterinary Medicine License Application Process webpage
Access the Veterinary Technician Certification Application Process webpage
If you previously held a Wisconsin credential and are not currently licensed by a similar licensing board of another jurisdiction whose standards, in the opinion of the board, are equivalent to or higher than the requirements for licensure in this state*:
- You will need to submit a letter to the VEB that briefly describes any experience related to the credential you are seeking during the time since your credential expired, include the number of continuing education hours you have taken since the credential expired, and, if applying to reinstate a veterinary license the type of practice you are interested in re-entering.
- The board will review your situation and make a determination regarding what will be required to determine competency.
If you previously held a Wisconsin credential and are currently licensed by a similar licensing board of another jurisdiction whose standards, in the opinion of the board, are equivalent to or higher than the requirements for licensure in this state*:
- You will need to follow the process to renew a credential as outlined above and pay the renewal fee ($160) and the late fee ($25).
- You must fulfill continuing education as required for renewal for the credential you are applying for. The continuing education requirements for veterinarians are listed s. VE 1.30. The continuing education requirements for CVTs are listed in s. VE 2.14.
- You must submit verification of licensure and status from every jurisdiction in which you have ever held a veterinary credential, sent directly by the jurisdiction or AAVSB to datcpveb@wi.gov or by mail ATTN: VEB P.O. Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911. Contact information for individual licensing boards can be found on the AAVSB website.
- Once all required documents have been received, you will need to pass an examination on state laws and rules.
CVT information on the WI examination on state laws and rules:
The examination on state laws and rules, often referred to as the Wisconsin State Exam, is an online, open book, multiple choice examination, testing knowledge of the rules and statues governing the practice of veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin, see Study Tips.
If you are taking the VTNE through Wisconsin, you will be contacted by the AAVSB or their test vendor. A passing score is 88% or higher. Administration of the exam is handled by the AAVSB and offered continuously.
Timing: Testing windows are twice per month, around the middle and the end of each month. You should allow up to 30 days for the state exam process.
Study Tips:
In preparation for taking the CVT examination on State laws, applicants should familiarize themselves with the Wis. Statutes, Wis. Admin. Code chapters VE 1& 2, and guidance documents located on the VEB website and Wis. Stat. s. 95.21
Veterinarian information on the WI examination and state laws and rules
The Wisconsin examination on state laws and rules, often referred to as the Wisconsin State Exam, is an online, open book, multiple choice examination, testing knowledge of the rules and statues governing the practice of veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin.
The exam is an online, open book exam with questions relating to the veterinary practice and the rules and statues governing the practice of veterinary medicine in Wisconsin. You have 60 days to complete the examination from the eligibility start date provided to you via email. A passing score is 88% or higher. ICVA will provide VEB with your score report or you may email it to VEB to expedite the process
Timing: Testing windows are twice per month, around the middle and the end of each month. You should allow up to 30 days for the state exam process.
Study Tips : In preparation for taking the veterinary examination on state laws, you should familiarize yourself with the Wisconsin Statutes chapters 89 and 961 and section 95.21, Wisconsin Administrative Code chapters VE 1 and 2, guidance documents located on the VEB website, and federal regulations under CFR Title 21 Chapter II.
*Jurisdictions of the United States or Canada are assumed equivalent. If you are licensed in other jurisdictions, follow the process for individuals not credentialed in an approved jurisdiction.
Remember, you may not practice in Wisconsin with an expired veterinary credential.