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 Oklahoma, veterinarians are licensed professionals regulated by the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. As Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs), they are authorized to provide a range of medical services to animals, including vaccinations, disease prevention treatments, and emergency care. These services can be provided to various types of animals such as pets, equine (horses), and food animals (such as cattle and pigs). To practice veterinary medicine in Oklahoma, veterinarians must obtain a license from the state board, which requires meeting educational requirements, passing a national exam, and adhering to professional and ethical standards. Oklahoma state statutes and regulations ensure that only qualified individuals practice veterinary medicine and that animals receive proper medical care.