Veterinarians · District of Columbia · Continuing education
District of Columbia Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM36 hours every 2 years, including 2 h cultural competency, 3.6 h public health priority topics; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
District of Columbia DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 36hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Approved CE; may be satisfied through approved internet CE courses
- Online limit
- 100% of hours
- New licensees
- First-time renewal applicants do not need CE.
- Audits & records
- CE certificates are uploaded at renewal; post-renewal audits possible.
- Renew online
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| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural competencyCultural competency or specialized clinical training for patients or clients who identify as LGBTQ | 2 | every renewal |
| Public health priority topics10% of required CE | 3.6 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. One-time transition to the birth-month cycle: 50% of CE accepted for licensees with less than 2 years on their license term (LGBTQ and public health hours still required).
Good to know. Since June 16, 2024 DC licenses expire on the last day of the holder's birth month (odd/even renewal year follows birth year). Hours from the Board's 2023 renewal letter.
Source: dchealth.dc.gov · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in District of Columbia?
Approved CE; may be satisfied through approved internet CE courses.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in District of Columbia?
36 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in District of Columbia?
Use the license lookup of the DC Board of Veterinary Medicine (DC Health) (dchealth.dc.gov/node/162292); 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 District of Columbia?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).