Colorado Veterinary Applications and Forms
Veterinarian
Veterinarian Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:
- Veterinarian - Initial License by Examination or Endorsement Method
- Veterinarian - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Veterinarian - Renewal
The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:
Academic Veterinarian
Academic Veterinarian Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:
- Academic Veterinarian - Initial License by Original Telehealth Method
- Academic Veterinarian - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Academic Veterinarian - Renewal
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:
- Veterinary Technician - Initial License by Original Method
- Veterinary Technician - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Veterinary Technician - Renewal
The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:
Veterinary Professional Associate
Veterinary Professional Associate Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial registration, Reinstate an Expired registration, Renew your registration, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:
- Veterinary Professional Associate - Initial Registration by Original Method
- Veterinary Professional Associate - Reinstatement of an Expired Registration
- Veterinary Professional Associate - Renewal
Communication from the Division: The Division of Professions and Occupations primary communication is via email. Please be sure to include your current email address on your application to receive important information about your application status and process.
License Expiration Bump Period for New Applicants: All new applicants who are issued a license within 120 days of the upcoming renewal expiration date will be issued a license with the next expiration date.
License Renewal Information: All Colorado Veterinary licenses expire on October 31 of even-numbered years and must be renewed to continue practicing. View your expiration date by logging onto your DPO Online Services Account. Please note that renewals open approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the expiration date.

