Veterinary Technicians · North Carolina · Continuing education
North Carolina Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RVT12 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Carolina RVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 12hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses presented or approved by AVMA, AAHA, NCVMA, USDA-APHIS, AAVSB RACE, or academies/schools/colleges of veterinary medicine; other courses with prior Board approval
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- New licensees
- Technicians registered in their year of graduation need no CE for the next renewal.
- Audits & records
- Keep a file of course content for the three most recent renewal periods.
Good to know. Registered veterinary technicians: 12 hours per two-calendar-year registration period; max 6 hours self-study, prerecorded or non-interactive online. Proposed amendment (hearing 10/7/2026, proposed effective 1/1/2027) would add 1 hour of opioid training — not yet in force.
Source: www.ncvmb.org · 21 NCAC 66 .0206 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in North Carolina?
Courses presented or approved by AVMA, AAHA, NCVMA, USDA-APHIS, AAVSB RACE, or academies/schools/colleges of veterinary medicine; other courses with prior Board approval.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in North Carolina?
12 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in North Carolina?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).