Veterinary Technicians · Texas · Continuing education
Texas Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LVT10 hours every year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Texas LVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored by AVMA and state/regional/local veterinary associations, accredited veterinary/vet-tech schools and other recognized organizations listed in Rule 573.65, or approved by the TBVME Licensing Committee or AAVSB RACE; live interactive online counts as live
- Online limit
- 40% of hours
- New licensees
- CE completed before licensure does not count.
- Audits & records
- Sign/affirm CE on renewal; keep certificates 4 years for audit.
Good to know. Licensed veterinary technicians: 10 h annually; max 4 h non-interactive/pre-recorded correspondence, max 2 h practice management.
Source: veterinary.texas.gov · 22 Tex. Admin. Code §573.66 (CE types: §573.65) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Texas?
Courses sponsored by AVMA and state/regional/local veterinary associations, accredited veterinary/vet-tech schools and other recognized organizations listed in Rule 573.65, or approved by the TBVME Licensing Committee or AAVSB RACE; live interactive online counts as live.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Texas?
10 hours every year.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Texas?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (1 year cycle).