Veterinarian License in New York

New York requires a DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited school, passage of the NAVLE, and a state-specific examination. The New York State Education Department, through the Board of Veterinary Medicine, oversees licensure. Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca is the state's AVMA-accredited program and one of the most prestigious veterinary schools in the world, known for its pioneering research in infectious disease, comparative oncology, and wildlife health. New York's practice environment spans the enormous New York City companion-animal market (one of the largest in the world, with specialty and emergency hospitals like the Animal Medical Center), the suburban markets of Long Island and Westchester, and the significant dairy farming industry in upstate New York, which ranks among the top five dairy-producing states. The state's equine industry, including thoroughbred racing at Saratoga Springs and standardbred racing, supports equine practice. The triennial renewal period is less common than annual or biennial cycles. New York's high cost of living, particularly in the metro area, is reflected in veterinary compensation levels.