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Wisconsin veterinary CE and license renewal requirements

Veterinarians: 30 hours every 2 years. CVTs: 15 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board (DATCP) has the final word.

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Wisconsin CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)

Hours required	30 hours every 2 years
Deadline / reporting period	Biennial
Online and self-study limits	None: all CE may be interactive online
Live / in-person requirement	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Mandatory or capped topics	Min 25 scientific; 25 from approved provider
Accepted providers	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Carryover	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Records and audits	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
First renewal	Exempt at first renewal after licensure

Wisconsin vet tech CE requirements (CVT)

Credential	Certified veterinary technician
Hours required	15 hours every 2 years
Caps and notes	10 scientific; 12 from approved provider

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Wisconsin veterinary license renewal

Renew through the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board (DATCP), which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Biennial. 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 Wisconsin 2026–2027

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

Nearby (East North Central)

National

RACE status unverified

AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference 2027

Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027Chicago, IL

TBAPrice TBA

NationalLabs

RACE status unverified

ABVP Symposium 2027

Apr 1, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027Chicago, IL

TBAfrom $615DVM

Indianapolis

NationalVirtual

RACE status unverified

Exotic365 2027 (ARAV + AEMV joint conference)

Aug 29, 2027 – Sep 2, 2027Indianapolis, IN

TBAPrice TBA

NationalLabs

RACE status unverified

ACVS Surgery Summit 2027

Oct 6, 2027 – Oct 9, 2027Chicago, IL

TBAPrice TBA

National

RACE status unverified

FelineVMA (formerly AAFP) Annual Conference 2027

Nov 4, 2027 – Nov 7, 2027Chicago, IL

TBAPrice TBA

Online options

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

Wisconsin veterinary CE FAQ

How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin requires 30 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Biennial.

Can Wisconsin veterinary CE be done online?

None: all CE may be interactive online

How many CE hours do CVTs need in Wisconsin?

15 hours every 2 years. 10 scientific; 12 from approved provider.

When is the Wisconsin veterinary license renewal CE deadline?

Biennial

Can extra CE hours carry over in Wisconsin?

We haven't verified this from Wisconsin's official text yet. Check with the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board (DATCP).

Does Wisconsin accept RACE-approved CE?

Yes. The AAVSB lists Wisconsin 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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