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VA · South AtlanticVirginia veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 15 hours every year. LVTs: 8 hours every year. Last verified 2026-10-15. Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine (DHP) has the final word.
Verified from rule text
Virginia CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 15 hours every year |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Renew by January 1 annually |
| Online and self-study limits | No cap stated in 18VAC150-20-70 |
| 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 | AVMA & affiliates, AVMA-COE colleges, conferences, academies, state VT associations, NAVTA, community college VT programs, government, AAHA, board-recognized journals/networks, RACE |
| Carryover | No |
| Records and audits | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| First renewal | Exempt at first renewal after licensure by exam |
Virginia vet tech CE requirements (LVT)
| Credential | Licensed veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 8 hours every year |
| Caps and notes | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Virginia veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine (DHP), which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Renew by January 1 annually. Records: not verified yet.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Virginia 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Virginia yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Nearby (South Atlantic)
Tampa
NationalLabs
National Harbor
National
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Virginia's online rule: No cap stated in 18VAC150-20-70. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Virginia veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Virginia?
Virginia requires 15 hours every year for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Renew by January 1 annually.
Can Virginia veterinary CE be done online?
No cap stated in 18VAC150-20-70
How many CE hours do LVTs need in Virginia?
8 hours every year.
When is the Virginia veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Renew by January 1 annually
Can extra CE hours carry over in Virginia?
No
Does Virginia accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Virginia as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine (DHP)
- https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency150/chapter20/section70/
- https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/VetMed/PractitionerResources/ContinuingEducation/
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
Other South Atlantic states: Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Maryland · North Carolina · South Carolina · West Virginia · All states
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