Veterinarians · Wisconsin · Continuing education
Wisconsin Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wisconsin DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs of national/regional/state/local veterinary medical or vet-tech associations, federal or state agencies, accredited colleges, associations in the AVMA or NAVTA directory, AVMA-accredited vet schools/vet-tech programs, AAVSB RACE-approved programs, comparable foreign providers; online, video, audio, correspondence and interactive distance courses accepted
- New licensees
- Not required for the first renewal after initial issuance of the license.
- Audits & records
- Signed statement at renewal; keep CE records 5 years; board may audit the preceding biennium.
- Renew online
- datcp.wi.gov ↗
Good to know. 30 h (50-minute hours) per biennium, at least 25 h scientific and at least 25 h documented by an approved provider; publications/presentations max 15 h. Credentials renew before December 31 of odd-numbered years.
Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Wis. Admin. Code VE 1.30, VE 1.32 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Wisconsin?
Programs of national/regional/state/local veterinary medical or vet-tech associations, federal or state agencies, accredited colleges, associations in the AVMA or NAVTA directory, AVMA-accredited vet schools/vet-tech programs, AAVSB RACE-approved programs, comparable foreign providers; online, video, audio, correspondence and interactive distance courses accepted.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Wisconsin?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Wisconsin?
Use the license lookup of the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board (DATCP) (datcp.wi.gov/Pages/About_Us/VeterinaryExaminingBoard.aspx); 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 Wisconsin?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).