License renewal · DC
District of Columbia veterinary
CE requirements.
District of Columbia veterinarians need 36 hours every 2 years to renew. Veterinary technicians need 14 hours every 2 years.
Veterinarians
36hours
every 2 years
Vet techs
14
every 2 years
Some trackers also list public health hours. Confirm topic requirements with DC Health.
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
36hours
Veterinary technicians
14hours
What counts in District of Columbia.
Veterinarians
Includes 2 hours of LGBTQ cultural competency.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How District of Columbia compares.
At about 18 hours a year, District of Columbia sits above the middle of all states (15 hours a year). Totals are converted to a per-year pace so different cycles compare fairly.
Free CE to get started
Chip away at your 36 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in District of Columbia before relying on it.
District of Columbia CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia veterinarians need 36 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 18 per year). Includes 2 hours of LGBTQ cultural competency. Source: 17 DCMR 2807; 17 DCMR 11211.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in District of Columbia?
Veterinary technicians in District of Columbia need 14 hours every 2 years.
Can District of Columbia veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for District of Columbia do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.