License renewal · VA
Virginia veterinary
CE requirements.
Virginia veterinarians need 15 hours every year to renew. Veterinary technicians need 8 hours every year.
Veterinarians
15hours
every year
Vet techs
8
every year
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
15hours
Veterinary technicians
8hours
What counts in Virginia.
Veterinarians
For each annual renewal (due January 1).
Veterinarians
Courses must relate to patient treatment and care or patient safety.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Virginia compares.
At about 15 hours a year, Virginia sits right at 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 15 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Virginia before relying on it.
Virginia CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Virginia?
Virginia veterinarians need 15 hours every year to renew their license. For each annual renewal (due January 1). Source: 18VAC150-20-70.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Virginia?
Veterinary technicians in Virginia need 8 hours every year.
Can Virginia veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Virginia do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.