Veterinary Technicians · Wisconsin · Continuing education
Wisconsin Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- CVT15 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wisconsin CVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs of national/regional/state/local veterinary medical or vet-tech associations, federal or state agencies, accredited colleges, associations in the AVMA or NAVTA directory, AVMA-accredited vet schools/vet-tech programs, AAVSB RACE-approved programs, comparable foreign providers; online, video, audio, correspondence and interactive distance courses accepted
- New licensees
- Not required for the first renewal after initial issuance of the certificate.
- Audits & records
- Signed statement at renewal; keep CE records 5 years; board may audit the preceding biennium.
- Renew online
- datcp.wi.gov ↗
Good to know. Certified veterinary technicians: 15 h per biennium, at least 10 h scientific and at least 12 h documented by an approved provider; publications/presentations max 8 h. Credentials renew before December 31 of odd-numbered years.
Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Wis. Admin. Code VE 2.14, VE 2.16 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Wisconsin?
Programs of national/regional/state/local veterinary medical or vet-tech associations, federal or state agencies, accredited colleges, associations in the AVMA or NAVTA directory, AVMA-accredited vet schools/vet-tech programs, AAVSB RACE-approved programs, comparable foreign providers; online, video, audio, correspondence and interactive distance courses accepted.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Wisconsin?
15 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Wisconsin?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).