Apply In-Person:

1. To renew Veterinary Surgeon Registration (License) in person, the applicant has to make an application to the Director of Veterinary Services of the State.
2. The address and contact details of the VeterinaryCouncil of Nigeria state offices can be found in the below State offices addresses
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for renewing Veterinary Surgeon Registration (License)from the relevant department.
4. Complete the form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
5. Once completed filling the application form, make sure that you attached all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office. Make the stipulated payment as directed by the officials.
7. After submission, the application and other documents will be forwarded to relevant authorities for examination and verification processes.
8. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the Certificate of Registration.
9. When the documents are ready to be collected, the applicant will receive a notification from the office through email or phone call regarding the collection and the applicant can collect them by any applicable means.

• Completed application form
• Proof of license utility
• Proof of required fees payment
• Identification Document
• Proof of address
• Academic Qualification document
• Resignation/acceptance letter Photocopy from previous employment (if applicable)
• Required fees
• Any supporting document (as required)

Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association - Head Office
Veterinary Council of Nigeria Building,
No 8(Plot 434) Zambezi Crecent,
Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama,
Federal Capital Territory (FCT)-Abuja - Nigeria.
P.M.B 433, Garki,
Abuja-Nigeria.
Phone: +234(0)7018911119 Phone: +234(0)8158620162
Email: nigerianvets@gmail.com
Website: Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association Contacts

• Any Veterinary Surgeon license holder in Nigeria, whose license needs a renewal, can apply.

• Veterinary Surgeon Registration costs N15000.

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• Applicants are advised to complete the application form neatly and completely with absolute legibility and appropriateness to avoid rejections.
• Also, all the required documents must be furnished completely.

• Applicant name
• Phone number
• Identification number
• Address of the residence
• Academic qualifications
• Marks and percentage
• Contact details
• Email address

• Any registered Veterinary surgeon in Nigeria,must renew it with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, every time after its license period expires.

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