Veterinary Technicians · Virginia · Continuing education
Virginia Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LVT8 hours every year; renewal by January 1.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Virginia LVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 8hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jan 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By January 1
- Accepted credit
- Clinical veterinary medicine/technology or patient-safety courses (recordkeeping, OSHA) sponsored by AVMA and its constituent associations/specialty organizations, AVMA-accredited colleges, international/national/regional conferences, academies, state vet-tech associations, NAVTA, community colleges with vet-tech programs, government agencies, AAHA, Board-recognized journals or veterinary information networks, or AAVSB RACE-approved entities
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Exempt at the first renewal after initial licensure by examination.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; documents due within 14 days. Keep original documents 2 years after renewal.
Good to know. Licensed veterinary technicians: annual renewal by January 1 with 8 h. Up to 1 h may come from unpaid services via a local health department or free clinic (1 h per 3 h).
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · 18VAC150-20-70 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Virginia?
Clinical veterinary medicine/technology or patient-safety courses (recordkeeping, OSHA) sponsored by AVMA and its constituent associations/specialty organizations, AVMA-accredited colleges, international/national/regional conferences, academies, state vet-tech associations, NAVTA, community colleges with vet-tech programs, government agencies, AAHA, Board-recognized journals or veterinary information networks, or AAVSB RACE-approved entities.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Virginia?
8 hours every year.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Virginia?
Licenses renew by January 1 (1 year cycle).