The NC Veterinary Medical Board

William Dean, DVM
President

Jane Barber, DVM
Vice-President

Susan Bull, DVM
Sec/Treas

Ronald Komich, DVM

Kim Gemeinhardt, DVM

R. Douglas Meckes, DVM

Robin Lazaro, RVT

Mrs. Kristina Newman
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board is an Occupational Licensing Board of the State and was established in 1903. The Board is responsible for governing the practice of veterinary medicine. Its primary responsibilities are examination of applicants, issuing and renewing licenses/registrations, formal complaints, practice name approvals, and inspections of all veterinary practices throughout the State.
The Board consists of eight (8) members; these members are appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, and the Commissioner of Agriculture.
- The Governor appoints five (5) members to the Board, four (4) North Carolina licensed veterinarians and one (1) member who will not be licensed or registered in the State of North Carolina; each serves a five (5) year term.
- The President Pro Tempore appoints one (1) North Carolina licensed veterinarian who serves a five (5) year term.
- The Speaker of the House appoints a North Carolina registered veterinary technician who serves a five (5) year term.
- The Commissioner of Agriculture appoints a North Carolina licensed veterinarian who is employed by a department or institution of the State who serves as a Board member until replaced.
2018 Board Meetings
January 18March 15
May 17
July 19
September 6
November 8
Contact Us
Phone: 919-854-5601
Fax: 919-854-5606
1611 Jones Franklin Rd, Ste 106
Raleigh, NC 27606