Licence to practice

According to national pending legislation, in order to practice as a veterinarian, a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM)  needs to pass the state exam. 

According to the provisions of Interministerial Decree 569 of 20/06/2022 (Simplified procedures for carrying out the State exam) the sessions of the State exam of the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 are held through a single oral test that focuses on the evaluation of competences, knowledge, and skills consistent with the professional profile.

It is scheduled twice a year and covers the following topics

• companion animal, horse and exotic animals clinic;
• veterinary public health and food safety;
• animal production and livestock medicine

The examination Board has a joint composition and is made up of six members: three university professors (one with the function of President) designated by the Department and three pratictioners designated by local Veterinary Chamber.

Exam timetable is scheduled by the Commission and published on the UniTo website.

Application to the Exam is available online at your MyUniTo personal page. 

Please find detailed information concerning requirements, and fees at: details on UniTO website (Italian version)