Veterinarians · Georgia · Continuing education
Georgia Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence); renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Georgia DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Blanket approval: national, state and international veterinary association meetings; USDA and Georgia Dept. of Agriculture meetings; AVMA-recognized specialty boards; AVMA-accredited veterinary schools; AAVSB RACE; GVMA constituent organizations; AAHA; US/Southern Animal Health Association; courses approved by another state board. LEAP courses need Board approval
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Licensed in the first year of a biennium: 15 hours (no LEAP needed); licensed in the second year: exempt for that renewal.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; keep records 3 years.
- Renew online
- goals.sos.ga.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)Georgia laws, rules and professionalism (LEAP); not required for licensees who do not practice in Georgia | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 18 h scientific. Max 15 h non-interactive computer courses and 3 h journal study (with testing); max 6 h in-house training; max 12 h per day. CE must be recorded in CE Broker before renewal.
Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 700-7-.03 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Georgia?
Blanket approval: national, state and international veterinary association meetings; USDA and Georgia Dept. of Agriculture meetings; AVMA-recognized specialty boards; AVMA-accredited veterinary schools; AAVSB RACE; GVMA constituent organizations; AAHA; US/Southern Animal Health Association; courses approved by another state board. LEAP courses need Board approval.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Georgia?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Georgia?
Use the license lookup of the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine (sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-veterinary-medicine); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal through CE Broker.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinarians in Georgia?
Licenses renew by December 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).