Veterinarians · West Virginia · Continuing education
West Virginia Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM18 hours every year; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
West Virginia DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 18hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- WV Board-approved programs: AVMA-accredited colleges, AVMA-recognized national and official state veterinary associations, AAVSB RACE, programs submitted to and approved by the WV Board; webinars count toward the classroom minimum; no credit for audio or journal reading
- Carryover
- Not allowed; hours count only in the calendar year completed.
- New licensees
- New graduates of the current year are exempt until the next reporting period after licensure.
- Audits & records
- Hardship extension requests (medical or military emergencies only) due by December 15.
Good to know. 18 Board-approved CE hours (50-minute hours) each calendar year: at least 14 h classroom scientific or webinar programs (scientific, laboratory, regulatory, medical records); max 4 h practice management.
Source: wvbvm.org · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in West Virginia?
WV Board-approved programs: AVMA-accredited colleges, AVMA-recognized national and official state veterinary associations, AAVSB RACE, programs submitted to and approved by the WV Board; webinars count toward the classroom minimum; no credit for audio or journal reading.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in West Virginia?
18 hours every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in West Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine (wvbvm.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 West Virginia?
Licenses renew by December 31 (1 year cycle).