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AK · PacificAlaska veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 30 hours every 2 years. LVTs: 10 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners has the final word.
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Alaska CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Online and self-study limits | None stated in 12 AAC 68.220-.230 |
| Live / in-person requirement | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Mandatory or capped topics | At least 2/3 medical programs |
| Accepted providers | AVMA, accredited vet schools, RACE, USDA, government agencies |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Certify compliance at renewal; board may audit |
| First renewal | First-time renewal: 15 hrs (DVM) / 5 hrs (tech) per complete calendar year licensed |
Alaska vet tech CE requirements (LVT)
| Credential | Licensed veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 10 hours every 2 years |
| Caps and notes | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Alaska veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: not verified yet. Records: Certify compliance at renewal; board may audit.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Alaska 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Alaska yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
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UC Davis Veterinary Specialty Symposium - AggieVET Southern California
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Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference 2026
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CVMA Spring Seminar 2027 (combined with Large Animal Medicine Seminar)
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Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Alaska's online rule: None stated in 12 AAC 68.220-.230. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Alaska veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Alaska?
Alaska requires 30 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM).
Can Alaska veterinary CE be done online?
None stated in 12 AAC 68.220-.230
How many CE hours do LVTs need in Alaska?
10 hours every 2 years.
When is the Alaska veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
We haven't verified this from Alaska's official text yet. Check with the Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners.
Can extra CE hours carry over in Alaska?
We haven't verified this from Alaska's official text yet. Check with the Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners.
Does Alaska accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Alaska as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/alaska/12-AAC-68.220
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/alaska/12-AAC-68.225
- https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/VeterinaryStatutes.pdf
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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