Veterinarians · Virginia · Continuing education
Virginia Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM15 hours every year; renewal by January 1.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Virginia DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jan 1
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By January 1
- Accepted credit
- Clinical veterinary medicine/technology or patient-safety courses (recordkeeping, OSHA) sponsored by AVMA and its constituent associations/specialty organizations, AVMA-accredited colleges, international/national/regional conferences, academies, state vet-tech associations, NAVTA, community colleges with vet-tech programs, government agencies, AAHA, Board-recognized journals or veterinary information networks, or AAVSB RACE-approved entities
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Exempt at the first renewal after initial licensure by examination.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; documents due within 14 days. Keep original documents 2 years after renewal.
Good to know. Annual renewal by January 1 with 15 h. Up to 2 h may come from unpaid veterinary services to low-income clients via a local health department or free clinic (1 h per 3 h of service). Extension up to 1 year on request.
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · 18VAC150-20-70 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Virginia?
Clinical veterinary medicine/technology or patient-safety courses (recordkeeping, OSHA) sponsored by AVMA and its constituent associations/specialty organizations, AVMA-accredited colleges, international/national/regional conferences, academies, state vet-tech associations, NAVTA, community colleges with vet-tech programs, government agencies, AAHA, Board-recognized journals or veterinary information networks, or AAVSB RACE-approved entities.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Virginia?
15 hours every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine (dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/VetMed); 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 Virginia?
Licenses renew by January 1 (1 year cycle).