Veterinarians · Pennsylvania · Continuing education
Pennsylvania Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM30 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by November 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Pennsylvania DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Nov 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By November 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by the Board (49 Pa. Code §31.16); office management or practice building courses do not count
- Online limit
- 25% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $360
- New licensees
- CE is not required for initial licensure.
- Audits & records
- Keep a list of courses and certificates of attendance at least 5 years.
- Renew online
- www.pa.gov ↗
Good to know. 30 clock hours in the 24 months before renewal; max 25% individual study or written/computer-based correspondence courses with third-party verification. Licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years.
Source: www.pa.gov · 49 Pa. Code §31.15; §31.13 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Pennsylvania?
Courses approved by the Board (49 Pa. Code §31.16); office management or practice building courses do not count.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Pennsylvania?
30 clock hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Pennsylvania?
Use the license lookup of the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine (pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/veterinary-medicine); 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 Pennsylvania?
Licenses renew by November 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).