Veterinary Technicians · All US jurisdictions
Vet Tech CE Requirements by State
01 In short
Continuing education rules for veterinary technicians are set by each state's licensing board. Our table covers 39 jurisdictions; the rest require a set number of hours per renewal cycle, often with mandatory topics. Open your state for the exact rule, the law behind it and a remaining-hours calculator.
02 Every state — click a state to expand
Alabama 8 h / 1 yr Dec 31 None —
LVT
8 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in Alabama
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Alaska 10 h / 2 yr On license None —
LVT
10 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Alaska
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Arizona 10 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs None 3 upcoming
CVT
10 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Arizona
- 2027 AzVMA State MeetingJun 23, 2027 · Scottsdale
- Fetch Phoenix Veterinary Conference 2027Nov 11–13, 2027 · Phoenix
- 73rd AAEP Annual Convention & Trade ShowDec 5–8, 2027 · Phoenix
Arkansas 12 h / 1 yr Mar 31 None —
Veterinary Technician/Technologist
12 hours every 1 year; renewal by March 31.
Upcoming in Arkansas
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Arkansas Board of Animal Health (veterinary licensing)
California 20 h / 2 yr On license None 3 upcoming
RVT
20 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in California
- Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference 2026Dec 3–5, 2026 · Long Beach
- VECCS Spring Symposium 2027, Napa ValleyApr 1–4, 2027 · Napa
- PacVet 2027Jun 3–6, 2027 · San Diego
Delaware 12 h / 2 yr Jul 31 None —
Veterinary Technician
12 hours every 2 years; renewal by July 31.
Upcoming in Delaware
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Georgia 11 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs State laws —
Veterinary Technician
11 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Georgia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Idaho 15 h / 2 yr Birthday None 1 upcoming
CVT
15 hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
Upcoming in Idaho
- 42nd Annual Veterinary Dental ForumOct 11–14, 2028 · Boise
Source: Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)
Illinois 15 h / 2 yr On license Sexual harassment prevention 6 upcoming
CVT
15 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Sexual harassment preventionevery renewal
Upcoming in Illinois
- 2026 ISVMA ConventionNov 6–8, 2026 · Lombard
- Veterinary Leadership Conference 2027Jan 7–9, 2027 · Chicago
- 2027 ABVP SymposiumApr 1–4, 2027 · Chicago
Indiana 16 h / 2 yr Jan 1, even yrs None 1 upcoming
RVT
16 hours every 2 years; renewal by January 1 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Indiana
- 2027 Crossroads Veterinary ConferenceJan 28–30, 2027 · Noblesville
Iowa 30 h / 3 yr Dec 31 None —
RVT
30 hours every 3 years; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in Iowa
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Kentucky 6 h / 1 yr Sep 30 None 1 upcoming
LVT
6 hours every 1 year; renewal by September 30.
Upcoming in Kentucky
- AABP Annual Conference 2027Sep 16–18, 2027 · Louisville
Louisiana 10 h / 1 yr Jun 30 None —
RVT
10 hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.
Upcoming in Louisiana
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Maryland 24 h / 3 yr Jun 30 None 3 upcoming
RVT
24 credit hours every 3 years; renewal by June 30.
Upcoming in Maryland
- 2027 Mid-Atlantic States Conference for Bovine PractitionersApr 1–2, 2027 · Frederick
- 2027 MDVMA Summer ConferenceJun 4–6, 2027 · Ocean City
- AAHA CON 2027Sep 16–18, 2027 · National Harbor
Source: Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Michigan 15 h / 3 yr On license None 2 upcoming
Veterinary Technician
15 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Michigan
- MiVetCon 2027Oct 8–10, 2027 · Grand Rapids
- AABP Annual Conference 2028Sep 14–16, 2028 · Grand Rapids
Minnesota 16 h On license None 2 upcoming
LVT
16 hours per cycle; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Minnesota
- 2027 MVMA Annual ConferenceFeb 10–13, 2027 · Minneapolis
- AVMA Convention 2027Jul 16–20, 2027 · Minneapolis
Mississippi 10 h / 1 yr Sep 1 None —
CVT
10 hours every 1 year; renewal by September 1.
Upcoming in Mississippi
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Missouri 5 h / 1 yr Nov 30 None 2 upcoming
RVT
5 hours every 1 year; renewal by November 30.
Upcoming in Missouri
- Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference 2027Aug 20–22, 2027 · Kansas City
- 41st Annual Veterinary Dental ForumOct 6–9, 2027 · St. Louis
Montana 20 h / 2 yr Nov 1, even yrs None 2 upcoming
LVT
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by November 1 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Montana
- MVMA 2027 Winter MeetingJan 28–30, 2027 · Bozeman
- MVMA 2027 Summer MeetingJun 24–26, 2027 · Butte
Nebraska 16 h / 2 yr Apr 1, even yrs None —
LVT
16 hours every 2 years; renewal by April 1 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Nebraska
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit – Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Nevada 20 h / 2 yr May 15, odd yrs None 4 upcoming
LVT
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by May 15 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in Nevada
- 72nd AAEP Annual Convention & Trade ShowDec 7–11, 2026 · Las Vegas
- WVC Vegas 2027Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2027 · Las Vegas
- Wild West Vet 2027Oct 13–16, 2027 · Reno
New Mexico 8 h / 1 yr Dec 31 None —
RVT
8 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in New Mexico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
New York 24 h / 3 yr On license Controlled substances prescribing —
LVT
24 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New York
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New York State Board for Veterinary Medicine (NYSED Office of the Professions)
North Carolina 12 h / 2 yr On license None 2 upcoming
RVT
12 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in North Carolina
- Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veterinary Conference 2026Nov 11–15, 2026 · Asheville
- 2027 Mountain Veterinary ConferenceApr 18–21, 2027 · Cherokee
North Dakota 12 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs None 1 upcoming
LVT
12 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in North Dakota
- 2027 NDVMA Annual MeetingAug 5–7, 2027 · Bismarck
Ohio 10 h / 2 yr Mar 1, odd yrs None 2 upcoming
RVT
10 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in Ohio
- January 2027 Equine Continuing Education ConferenceJan 8, 2027 · Columbus
- Midwest Veterinary Conference 2027Feb 18–20, 2027 · Columbus
Oklahoma 10 h / 1 yr Jun 30 Controlled substances prescribing 1 upcoming
RVT
10 hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Oklahoma
- 2027 Oklahoma Veterinary ConferenceApr 15–17, 2027 · Norman
Source: Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Oregon 15 h / 2 yr Set date, even yrs None 1 upcoming
CVT
15 hours every 2 years; renewal in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Oregon
- 2027 Oregon Veterinary ConferenceMar 5–7, 2027 · Corvallis
Pennsylvania 16 h / 2 yr On license None 4 upcoming
CVT
16 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Pennsylvania
- 2026 3 Rivers Veterinary SymposiumNov 14–15, 2026 · Pittsburgh
- Keystone Veterinary Conference 2027Aug 19–22, 2027 · Bethlehem
- 2027 3 Rivers Veterinary SymposiumNov 6–7, 2027 · Mars
Puerto Rico 30 h / 3 yr On license Implicit bias —
Técnico Veterinario
30 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Puerto Rico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Junta Examinadora de Médicos Veterinarios de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud)
South CarolinaCE Broker 12 h / 2 yr On license None 2 upcoming
LVT
12 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in South Carolina
- 2026 Palmetto Veterinary ConferenceNov 19–22, 2026 · Clemson
- 2027 Southeast Veterinary ConferenceApr 22–25, 2027 · Hilton Head Island
Source: South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (LLR)
South Dakota 12 h / 2 yr On license None 2 upcoming
RVT
12 credit hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in South Dakota
- 2027 West River Continuing Education MeetingJan 30, 2027 · Rapid City
- SDVMA 2027 Summer Continuing Education MeetingJun 3–4, 2027 · Oacoma
Tennessee 12 h / 1 yr Dec 31 None 3 upcoming
LVMT
12 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in Tennessee
- 2027 Music City Veterinary ConferenceFeb 26–28, 2027 · Murfreesboro
- Fetch Nashville Veterinary Conference 2027Apr 2–3, 2027 · Nashville
- WVC Nashville 2027Aug 21–24, 2027 · Nashville
Texas 10 h / 1 yr On license None 5 upcoming
LVT
10 hours every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Texas
- 2027 TVMA Annual Conference & ExpoMar 5–7, 2027 · The Woodlands
- IVECCS 2027Sep 9–12, 2027 · Grapevine
- Southwest Veterinary Symposium 2027Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2027 · Dallas
Utah 12 h / 2 yr Sep 30, even yrs None —
SCVT
12 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Utah
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing – Veterinary Board
Virginia 8 h / 1 yr Jan 1 None 1 upcoming
LVT
8 hours every 1 year; renewal by January 1.
Upcoming in Virginia
- 2027 Virginia Veterinary ConferenceFeb 18–20, 2027 · Roanoke
Washington 20 h / 2 yr On license Suicide preventionState lawsHealth equity 1 upcoming
LVT
20 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Suicide prevention3 honce
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hbefore the first renewal
- Health equity2 hevery 4 years
Upcoming in Washington
- 2027 Pacific Northwest Veterinary ConferenceSep 24–26, 2027 · Tacoma
Source: Washington State Veterinary Board of Governors (Department of Health)
West Virginia 8 h / 1 yr Dec 31 None 1 upcoming
RVT
8 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in West Virginia
- 2026 WVVMA Annual MeetingNov 6–8, 2026 · White Sulphur Springs
Wisconsin 15 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs None —
CVT
15 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in Wisconsin
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
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Hours are shown in each board's own unit (contact hours, CME credits, CEUs). Rules change — open a state for the full rule, the law behind it and the source.