Approbation als Tierarzt Erteilung

Would you like to work as a veterinarian in Germany on a permanent basis? Then you must be licensed (approved) for this activity.

If you wish to work permanently as a veterinarian in Germany, you will need a license (Approbation) for this activity.

• Completed application form
• Proof of specialist knowledge:
  • Certificates (e.g. diplomas) of the veterinary examination or
  • Proof of training from the respective EU/EEA country or Switzerland or
  • Proof of training and certificate of equivalence from the competent authority of the respective country
• Copy of identity card or comparable identification document
• Declaration that no criminal proceedings or investigations by the public prosecutor's office are pending against you
  • Proof that you have no criminal record by submitting an official certificate of good conduct document type "O". This must be applied for at the registration office in your place of residence. The certificate of good conduct must not be older than one month at the time of application. If the official certificate of good conduct cannot be submitted, a certificate of freedom from criminal conviction from the home member state (extract from the criminal record or, if such an extract is not issued, a certificate of a declaration in lieu of an oath) can be submitted in its place. Foreign evidence of criminal convictions must not be older than 3 months at the time of application.
• Medical certificate (not older than one month) stating that there are no indications that you are unfit in terms of health to properly exercise the profession
• Curriculum vitae with the focus of your previous professional activity
• birth certificate
• Marriage certificate, if applicable; if your name differs from your birth certificate, please submit the relevant proof, e.g. marriage certificate showing that you have changed your name or an official certificate of a change of name
• Confirmation of registration from the respective city/municipality
• Proof of personal reliability:
  • for residence in Germany:
    • Certificate of good conduct, not older than 1 month
  • for residence abroad:
    • Documents from your home country that prove your personal reliability
• if applicable, proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language.
• Written declaration stating that you have only applied to the Rhineland-Palatinate State Examination Office for a license to practice medicine

The competent authority may request further documents to verify your personal reliability.

In addition, further evidence (e.g. proof of activity) may be required. Please inquire directly at the responsible office.

• Specialist knowledge:
  • Sie habe die tierärztliche Prüfung in Deutschland bestanden.
  • Sie verfügen über einen abgeschlossenes tiermedizinisches Studium oder
  • You have completed German or equivalent foreign training in the EU or another signatory state to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or
  • Sie weisen einen gleichwertigen Kenntnisstand nach. Das geschieht anhand der eingereichten Diplome oder Zeugnisse beziehungsweise einer Konformitätsbescheinigung.
• You are not guilty of any behavior that makes you unworthy or unreliable to practice the veterinary profession.
• You are medically fit to practise the veterinary profession,

You have the German language skills required for practicing the profession.

The granting of a license to practice as a veterinarian is subject to a fee. The fees are determined in accordance with the applicable state ordinance on fees in conjunction with the special fee schedule (framework rate: 63.00 euros to 350.00 euros).

The subject matter of the fee falls within the scope of Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 12, 2006 on services in the internal market (OJ EU No. L 376 p. 36). According to Article 13 (2) sentence 2 of the Directive, the fee to be set may not exceed the costs of the proceedings; significance, economic value and other benefits are therefore not taken into account when setting the fee.

You must submit the application for licensure in writing to the competent authority. You must sign it by hand or provide it with a qualified electronic signature. You can obtain the necessary forms from the relevant office.

You will be informed within four weeks whether your application is complete or whether you need to submit further documents.

Once your license has been granted, you will receive a license certificate.

Max. 3 months after receipt of the complete application documents.

You must enclose a German translation of documents in a foreign language. The translation must be carried out by an officially sworn document interpreter. Diplomas, certificates of veterinary training and certificates of employment must be submitted as certified translations.

Anyone wishing to work permanently as a veterinarian in Germany requires a license (Approbation) for this activity.

Contact the Rhineland-Palatinate State Investigation Office.