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PA · Mid-AtlanticPennsylvania veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 30 hours every 2 years. CVTs: 16 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine has the final word.
Pennsylvania CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | 24 months before renewal |
| Online and self-study limits | Correspondence max 25% (7.5) |
| Live / in-person requirement | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Mandatory or capped topics | None (office management/practice building courses don't count) |
| Accepted providers | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Keep course list + certificates ≥5 years |
| First renewal | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Pennsylvania vet tech CE requirements (CVT)
| Credential | Certified veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 16 hours every 2 years |
| Caps and notes | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Pennsylvania veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: 24 months before renewal. Records: Keep course list + certificates ≥5 years.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Pennsylvania 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Pennsylvania yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Pennsylvania's online rule: Correspondence max 25% (7.5). Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Pennsylvania veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires 30 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: 24 months before renewal.
Can Pennsylvania veterinary CE be done online?
Correspondence max 25% (7.5)
How many CE hours do CVTs need in Pennsylvania?
16 hours every 2 years.
When is the Pennsylvania veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
24 months before renewal
Can extra CE hours carry over in Pennsylvania?
We haven't verified this from Pennsylvania's official text yet. Check with the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Does Pennsylvania accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Pennsylvania as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine
- https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter31/s31.15.html
- https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/veterinary-medicine/renewal-information
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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