The Vet RegistryThe Vet Registry

Verify Veterinary Credentials Instantly

The Vet Registry is an independent, public service for verifying CE certificates, board certifications, and professional credentials. No account required.

Free vet credential lookup. No registration required. Verify a CE certificate instead.

How It Works

Three steps from search to verified credential report — no account, no fee, no delay.

1

Search

Enter a veterinarian's name, license number, DEA number, or clinic name. Results return from our continuously updated database of state board records.

2

Review

A verified credential report shows license status, issue date, expiration, disciplinary history, board certifications, and DEA registration status — in one view.

3

Confirm

Each report includes a timestamp and data source citation. Reports are printable and shareable for compliance documentation purposes.

What Gets Verified

Every credential report covers six areas of professional standing. All data is sourced from state veterinary boards and federal registries.

State License StatusActive, inactive, suspended, or revoked — with issue date, expiration, and jurisdiction.
DEA RegistrationSchedule authorization status for controlled substance prescribing, verified against the DEA registry.
Board CertificationsABVP, ACVIM, DACVS, and specialty board certifications with certification dates and renewal status.
CE Credit ComplianceContinuing education completion status relative to state board renewal requirements.
Disciplinary HistoryPublic board actions, consent orders, probations, and license restrictions — no omissions.
Practice LocationCurrent or most recent practice address on record with the state licensing board.

Who Uses The Vet Registry

A single source of truth serves three distinct audiences — each with different needs but the same requirement for accuracy.

Public

Verify Before Your Visit

Confirm that the veterinarian treating your animal holds a current, unrestricted license in good standing. No account required. Results in seconds.

  • Free, instant license status check
  • Disciplinary history — fully disclosed
  • No registration or login required
  • Printable verification report
Professionals

Claim Your Verified Profile

Veterinarians claim their profile to add contact information, accepted species, and a professional statement. Verified credentials display prominently on the public-facing profile.

  • Claimed profile with practice details and specializations
  • Verified credential badges on public profile
  • CE credit compliance tracking through urVetEdu
  • Professional onboarding to urVetMD practice tools
Organizations

Bulk Verification API

Clinics, hospitals, and veterinary groups use the verification API to screen new hires, audit existing staff credentials, and generate compliance reports for accreditation submissions.

  • REST API with bulk credential verification endpoints
  • Webhook notifications on license status changes
  • Compliance audit reports for accreditation bodies
  • Staff onboarding screening workflow integration

The Standard of Trust in Veterinary Credential Verification

Verify any veterinarian in the United States — free, instant, and without creating an account. Because trust in animal healthcare should never have a price tag.

Verify a VeterinarianAPI Access for Organizations