Veterinarians · Alaska · Continuing education
Alaska Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
02 Calculator
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03 Requirements
Alaska DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Programs sponsored by AVMA, AVMA-recognized allied associations and specialty boards, state or local veterinary associations, accredited veterinary schools, Board-approved associations or courses, AAVSB RACE, USDA, state fish and game or public health agencies
- Renewal fee
- $600
- New licensees
- First renewal: 15 contact hours for each complete calendar year licensed during the concluding licensing period.
- Audits & records
- Board may require additional evidence; keep proof for 3 years.
Good to know. At least two-thirds of hours must be medical programs; up to one-third may be non-medical (practice management, jurisprudence, ethics, wellness etc.). 1 contact hour = 50 min. No online limit stated. Exact expiration date not confirmed on the rule pages read.
Source: www.akleg.gov · 12 AAC 68.220 - 12 AAC 68.240; 12 AAC 02.350 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Alaska?
Programs sponsored by AVMA, AVMA-recognized allied associations and specialty boards, state or local veterinary associations, accredited veterinary schools, Board-approved associations or courses, AAVSB RACE, USDA, state fish and game or public health agencies.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Alaska?
30 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Alaska?
Use the license lookup of the Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners (commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofVeterinaryExaminers); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinarians in Alaska?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).