Veterinary Technicians · Nevada · Continuing education
Nevada Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LVT20 hours every 2 years; renewal by May 15 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nevada LVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- May 15, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By May 15 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses provided or approved by AVMA and its specialty groups, Western/Wild West or other regional veterinary conferences, state and US Departments of Agriculture, AAHA, AAVSB RACE, Nevada VMA, Nevada System of Higher Education, AVMA-accredited vet schools, AVMA-CVTEA vet-tech programs, other states' vet boards, statewide/regional vet or vet-tech associations
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- New licensees
- Licensed on or after July 1 of the preceding even-numbered year: 10 hours in the preceding 12 months (max 5 by distance learning).
- Audits & records
- Random audits; proof due within 30 days of notice. Keep documentation 4 years.
Good to know. Licensed veterinary technicians: 20 hours in the 24 months before the new licensing period, max 10 by distance learning/correspondence. Renewal application due May 15 of odd-numbered years.
Source: nvvetboard.nv.gov · NAC 638.041, 638.042, 638.0425 as amended by LCB File R026-26 (eff. 7/1/2026); NRS 638.127 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Nevada
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Nevada?
Courses provided or approved by AVMA and its specialty groups, Western/Wild West or other regional veterinary conferences, state and US Departments of Agriculture, AAHA, AAVSB RACE, Nevada VMA, Nevada System of Higher Education, AVMA-accredited vet schools, AVMA-CVTEA vet-tech programs, other states' vet boards, statewide/regional vet or vet-tech associations.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Nevada?
20 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Nevada?
Licenses renew by May 15 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).