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Louisiana Veterinary
CE Requirements

Louisiana requires 20 hours of CE every 1 year (lsbvm.org). Max 10 hrs online (includes ALL online, even Zoom). Live webinars classified as ONLINE, not in-person. Programs must be pre-approved or RACE. Board meeting attendance up to 6hrs/yr.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 lsbvm.org ↗

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
10 hrs
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Max 10 hours (counted as online)
Max 10 hrs

Live webinars count as ONLINE in Louisiana

Max 10 hours (combined with all online)
Max 10 hrs

Shares cap with all online including live webinars

What Counts as CE in Louisiana

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
Louisiana201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Arkansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Mississippi151 yearsNo✓ Verified
Texas171 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "A minimum of 20 actual hours is required each fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) as a prerequisite for annual renewal of a license" — LAC 46:LXXXV §403 View source ↗
  2. 2
    "The LA Veterinary Practice Act defines interactive webinars as online CE hours, not in-person CE hours." — LSBVM FAQ View source ↗
  3. 3
    "a maximum of 10 hours shall be earned for each fiscal period (July 1 to June 30) through online participation" — LAC 46:LXXXV §403 View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Louisiana regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the lsbvm.org.

Cite This Page

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Louisiana's veterinary CE requirements?
Louisiana requires 20 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Max 10 hrs online (includes ALL online, even Zoom). Live webinars classified as ONLINE, not in-person. Programs must be pre-approved or RACE. Board meeting attendance up to 6hrs/yr.
Does Louisiana accept online CE for veterinarians?
CRITICAL: Louisiana classifies interactive webinars (including Zoom) as ONLINE CE, NOT in-person. Max 10 hours total online per year. Remaining 10 must be physically in-person. This is the opposite of most states.
What mandatory CE topics does Louisiana require?
Louisiana does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Louisiana allow CE hour carryover?
No. Louisiana does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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