Veterinary Technicians · Georgia · Continuing education
Georgia Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Veterinary Technician: 11 hours every 2 years, including 1 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence); renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Georgia Veterinary Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 11hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Blanket approval: national, state and international veterinary association meetings; USDA and Georgia Dept. of Agriculture meetings; AVMA-recognized specialty boards; AVMA-accredited veterinary schools; AAVSB RACE; GVMA constituent organizations; AAHA; US/Southern Animal Health Association; courses approved by another state board. LEAP courses need Board approval
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Licensed in the first year of a biennium: 5 hours (no LEAP needed); licensed in the second year: exempt for that renewal.
- Audits & records
- Random audits of up to 25% of licensees; keep records 3 years.
- Renew online
- goals.sos.ga.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)Georgia laws, rules and professionalism (LEAP); not required for technicians who do not practice in Georgia | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Max 4 h journal study or non-interactive computer courses (with testing); max 3 h in-house training at the workplace. Licenses expire Dec 31 of even years (Rule 700-7-.01).
Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 700-7-.04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Georgia?
Blanket approval: national, state and international veterinary association meetings; USDA and Georgia Dept. of Agriculture meetings; AVMA-recognized specialty boards; AVMA-accredited veterinary schools; AAVSB RACE; GVMA constituent organizations; AAHA; US/Southern Animal Health Association; courses approved by another state board. LEAP courses need Board approval.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Georgia?
11 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Georgia?
Licenses renew by December 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).