Veterinarian Privilege License in North Carolina

North Carolina requires a DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited school, passage of the NAVLE, and a state-specific examination. The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board oversees licensure. North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh is the state's AVMA-accredited program, well regarded for its programs in infectious disease, population health, and comparative biomedical sciences, with a major teaching hospital that serves the region. North Carolina's agricultural economy is led by hog production (the state ranks second nationally), poultry (including significant turkey production), and sweet potatoes. The state's Research Triangle region (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) supports a thriving biotech and pharmaceutical sector that employs veterinary scientists in research and regulatory roles. The Charlotte and Triad metro areas have growing companion-animal markets. North Carolina's coastal and mountain regions present diverse practice environments, from marine animal health along the Outer Banks to livestock operations in the western foothills. The state has faced environmental and public health concerns related to its large concentrated hog farming operations.