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Alberta Veterinary
CE Requirements

Alberta requires 20 hours of CE every 1 year (abvma.ca). 20hrs/yr recommended (continuing competency model, not legislatively mandated). Max 8hrs/yr from book reading. Members must maintain verifiable CE records.

Verified Feb 19, 2026 abvma.ca ↗

Requirements change; always confirm with the board. We cite primary sources and show last verification date.

20 hours every 1 yr
20
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
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Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

What Counts as CE in Alberta

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
Rules & Policies
  • ✗ No carryover — excess hours don't roll over
  • ✓ RACE accepted — Vet On It is Provider #50-29055

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
Alberta201 yearsNo✓ Verified
British Columbia302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Saskatchewan151 yearsNo✓ Verified
Manitoba201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Newfoundland and Labrador202 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    All registered members are required to maintain a verifiable record of their CE activities — ABVMA CE Program View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Alberta regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the abvma.ca.

Cite This Page

APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). Alberta veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/alberta/
MLA:
"Alberta Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/alberta/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Alberta's veterinary CE requirements?
Alberta requires 20 hours of continuing education every 1 year. 20hrs/yr recommended (continuing competency model, not legislatively mandated). Max 8hrs/yr from book reading. Members must maintain verifiable CE records.
Does Alberta accept online CE for veterinarians?
Alberta allows up to 20 hours of online CE per cycle (100% of total).
What mandatory CE topics does Alberta require?
Alberta does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Alberta allow CE hour carryover?
No. Alberta does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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