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WA · PacificWashington veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 30 hours every 2 years. LVTs: 20 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Veterinary Board of Governors (WA DOH) has the final word.
Verified from rule text
Washington CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Two years |
| Online and self-study limits | Preprogrammed/noninteractive max 10 per 2 yrs; live remote real-time unlimited |
| Live / in-person requirement | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Mandatory or capped topics | Practice mgmt/professional development max 10; teaching max 10 |
| Accepted providers | approved providers |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| First renewal | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Washington vet tech CE requirements (LVT)
| Credential | Licensed veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 20 hours every 2 years |
| Caps and notes | Preprogrammed noninteractive max 6/2 yrs; min 14 scientific; practice mgmt max 6 |
Washington veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Veterinary Board of Governors (WA DOH), which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Two years. 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 Washington 2026–2027
Nearby (Pacific)
Local
RACE status unverified
SCVMA Southeast Chapter Meeting (Nov 2026): Osteoarthritis in Dogs
1 CE hrsPrice TBA
LocalVirtual
RACE status unverified
UC Davis Veterinary Specialty Symposium - AggieVET Southern California
7 CE hrsfrom $299DVM
LocalLabsVirtual
RACE status unverified
Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference 2026
14 per person (7 Fri + 7 Sat); up to 16 with sponsored mealsPrice TBA
Fish Camp
Regional
RACE status unverified
CVMA Spring Seminar 2027 (combined with Large Animal Medicine Seminar)
up to 12 (California-approved)Price TBA
RegionalLabsVirtual
LocalLabsVirtual
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Washington's online rule: Preprogrammed/noninteractive max 10 per 2 yrs; live remote real-time unlimited. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Washington veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Washington?
Washington requires 30 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Two years.
Can Washington veterinary CE be done online?
Preprogrammed/noninteractive max 10 per 2 yrs; live remote real-time unlimited
How many CE hours do LVTs need in Washington?
20 hours every 2 years. Preprogrammed noninteractive max 6/2 yrs; min 14 scientific; practice mgmt max 6.
When is the Washington veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Two years
Can extra CE hours carry over in Washington?
We haven't verified this from Washington's official text yet. Check with the Veterinary Board of Governors (WA DOH).
Does Washington accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Washington as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Veterinary Board of Governors (WA DOH)
- https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/veterinarian/continuing-education
- https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-933-420
- https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-933-445
- https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-935-295
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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