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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Board of Veterinary Medicine; traineeships. Expands eligibility for veterinary traineeship programs to include (i) graduates of an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college of veterinary medicine who have not yet passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE); and (ii) registrants in the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program who have taken and received a passing score on the NAVLE and have completed all steps of the ECFVG program except for the clinical proficiency examination.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for veterinary traineeship programs, which allow individuals to practice veterinary medicine under supervision while pursuing full licensure. Previously, the law allowed for traineeships, but this amendment clarifies who can participate. Now, graduates of veterinary schools accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) can enter a traineeship even if they haven't yet passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), a standardized test for veterinary licensure. Additionally, individuals registered in the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program, which helps foreign-trained veterinarians meet U.S. licensing requirements, can also participate if they have passed the NAVLE and completed all ECFVG steps except for the final clinical proficiency exam.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB331 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB331) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1194833.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB331/text/SB331ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB331) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1139681.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB331/text/SB331S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB331/text/SB331SC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB331/text/SB331SC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB331) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1103245.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB331/text/SB331 |
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