Veterinarian License in New Hampshire

New Hampshire requires a DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited school and passage of the NAVLE for veterinary licensure. The New Hampshire Board of Veterinary Medicine oversees the profession. New Hampshire has no in-state veterinary school; candidates typically attend Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, or other northeastern programs. The state's practice environment is predominantly companion-animal focused, reflecting its suburban and rural New England demographics. The southern tier of the state, within commuting distance of Boston, has the highest concentration of veterinary practices. New Hampshire's agricultural heritage includes dairy farming, maple syrup production, and a growing small-farm and organic agriculture movement that supports some large-animal practice. The state's extensive forests, lakes, and White Mountains region attract wildlife enthusiasts and present opportunities in wildlife rehabilitation. New Hampshire's lack of a state income or sales tax has historically attracted both residents and businesses, contributing to population growth and an expanding companion-animal market.