Veterinarians · Louisiana · Continuing education
Louisiana Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM20 hours every year; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Louisiana DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- Programs accepted by another state veterinary board, a governmental entity and/or AAVSB (RACE); programs of AVMA-accredited veterinary schools and Board-recognized professional associations; others need Board pre-approval at least 14 days before
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Carryover
- Not allowed; only hours from the 12-month CE period count.
- Renew online
- lsbvm.org ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Extension of up to 90 days after September 30 by petition for extenuating circumstances.
Good to know. Hours earned July 1 - June 30; proof uploaded in the LBVM License Portal by September 30 (license expiration). Max 10 h online (incl. live Zoom). Certificates must state the delivery method. Presenters get no credit for presenting.
Source: lsbvm.org · LAC 46:LXXXV, Chapter 4 (§403) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Louisiana?
Programs accepted by another state veterinary board, a governmental entity and/or AAVSB (RACE); programs of AVMA-accredited veterinary schools and Board-recognized professional associations; others need Board pre-approval at least 14 days before.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Louisiana?
20 hours every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Louisiana?
Use the license lookup of the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine (lsbvm.org); 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 Louisiana?
Licenses renew by June 30 (1 year cycle).