License renewal · WI
Wisconsin veterinary
CE requirements.
Wisconsin veterinarians need 30 hours every 2 years to renew. Certified veterinary technicians need 15 hours every 2 years.
Veterinarians
30hours
every 2 years
Vet techs
15
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
30hours
Certified veterinary technicians
15hours
Includes 1 pesticide-related hour.
What counts in Wisconsin.
Veterinarians
At least 25 hours must be scientific.
Veterinarians
Includes 1 hour related to pesticides.
Certified veterinary technicians
Includes 1 pesticide-related hour.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Wisconsin compares.
At about 15 hours a year, Wisconsin 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 30 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Wisconsin before relying on it.
Wisconsin CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin veterinarians need 30 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 15 per year). At least 25 hours must be scientific. Source: Wis. Stat. §453.062.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Wisconsin?
Certified veterinary technicians in Wisconsin need 15 hours every 2 years. Includes 1 pesticide-related hour.
Can Wisconsin veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Wisconsin do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.