Veterinary Technicians · Tennessee · Continuing education
Tennessee Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LVMT12 hours every year; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Tennessee LVMT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 12hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored by accredited schools of veterinary medicine or veterinary technology, Board-approved courses and other approved categories listed by the Board
- Online limit
- 33% of hours
- New licensees
- Exempt during the calendar year of graduation from an AVMA-approved veterinary technology program.
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal; keep documentation 4 years after the calendar year of completion and produce it if the Board asks. Missed hours must be made up with a letter and certificates.
- Renew online
- lars.tn.gov ↗
Good to know. Licensed veterinary medical technicians: 12 h per calendar year, due Dec 31; max 4 h multi-media (internet, webinars, teleconference).
Source: www.tn.gov · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-3-.12 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Tennessee?
Courses sponsored by accredited schools of veterinary medicine or veterinary technology, Board-approved courses and other approved categories listed by the Board.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Tennessee?
12 hours every year.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Tennessee?
Licenses renew by December 31 (1 year cycle).