A veterinarian is a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) and may provide vaccinations and other disease prevention treatments—and emergency care—for pet, equine, and food animal owners.
In New Hampshire, veterinarians are licensed professionals regulated by the New Hampshire Board of Veterinary Medicine. They must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution and pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), as well as any state-specific exams, to practice veterinary medicine. Licensed veterinarians in NH are authorized to provide a range of medical services to animals, including vaccinations, disease prevention treatments, and emergency care. They can work with various types of animals such as pets, equine (horses), and food animals (cattle, pigs, chickens, etc.). The state's regulations ensure that veterinarians adhere to professional standards and ethical practices to protect animal welfare and public health.