Veterinary Technicians · Arizona · Continuing education
Arizona Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- CVT10 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arizona CVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, even yrs
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- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved CE: taught by or under a veterinary technician school or veterinary college; sponsored by AzVMA or AAVSB; RACE-approved; Board-approved state or national veterinary technician associations or academies; or pre-approved by the Board
- New licensees
- Certificate first issued in an even-numbered year: 5 credit hours before the first renewal.
Alternatives & exemptions. Written waiver request to the Board by December 10 before the certificate expires.
Good to know. Certified veterinary technician certificates expire Dec 31 of even years. Max 2.5 h combined for presenting, tapes/CDs and journal reading; internet interactive programs count hour for hour. Rule text read is Supp. 13-3.
Source: apps.azsos.gov · A.A.C. R3-11-401(D)-(E), R3-11-402, R3-11-403; A.R.S. §32-2246 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Arizona?
Board-approved CE: taught by or under a veterinary technician school or veterinary college; sponsored by AzVMA or AAVSB; RACE-approved; Board-approved state or national veterinary technician associations or academies; or pre-approved by the Board.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Arizona?
10 credit hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Arizona?
Licenses renew by December 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).