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Delaware veterinary CE and license renewal requirements

Veterinarians: 24 hours every 2 years. Vet techs: 12 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine (DPR) has the final word.

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Delaware CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)

Hours required	24 hours every 2 years
Deadline / reporting period	Period Aug 1 – July 31 of even years
Online and self-study limits	None stated on board CE page
Live / in-person requirement	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Mandatory or capped topics	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Accepted providers	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Carryover	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Records and audits	Electronic attestation; audited licensees provide attendance proof
First renewal	Prorated by issue date: DVM 12/6/0 hrs, tech 6/3/0 hrs

Delaware vet tech CE requirements (vet tech)

Credential	Veterinary technician
Hours required	12 hours every 2 years
Caps and notes	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.

Free and low-cost vet tech CE

Delaware veterinary license renewal

Renew through the Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine (DPR), which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Period Aug 1 – July 31 of even years. Records: Electronic attestation; audited licensees provide attendance proof.

Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.

Veterinary conferences in Delaware 2026–2027

We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Delaware yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.

Nearby (South Atlantic)

NationalLabsVirtual

RACE status unverified

VMX 2027

Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 20, 2027Orlando, FL

1,200+ offered (per NAVC)from $250DVM

Tampa

NationalLabs

RACE status unverified

NAVC SkillShop 2027 (formerly NAVC Institute)

Jun 8, 2027 – Jun 11, 2027Tampa, FL

TBAPrice TBA

National Harbor

National

RACE status unverified

AAHA CON 2027

Sep 16, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027National Harbor, MD

TBAPrice TBA

Online options

Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Delaware's online rule: None stated on board CE page. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.

Delaware veterinary CE FAQ

How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Delaware?

Delaware requires 24 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Period Aug 1 – July 31 of even years.

Can Delaware veterinary CE be done online?

None stated on board CE page

How many CE hours do vet techs need in Delaware?

12 hours every 2 years.

When is the Delaware veterinary license renewal CE deadline?

Period Aug 1 – July 31 of even years

Can extra CE hours carry over in Delaware?

We haven't verified this from Delaware's official text yet. Check with the Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine (DPR).

Does Delaware accept RACE-approved CE?

Yes. The AAVSB lists Delaware as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.

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