Source-Verified Data

Virginia Veterinary
CE Requirements

Virginia requires 15 hours of CE every 1 year (dhp.virginia.gov). All CE must be clinical/patient-care related (treatment and care of patients, clinical veterinary medicine, or courses that enhance patient safety). No specific mandatory topics. Up to 2 hrs from volunteer vet services.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 dhp.virginia.gov ↗

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

15 hours every 1 yr
15
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
Unlimited
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No format restrictions

Unlimited
Unlimited

No online cap in regulation

Unlimited
Unlimited

No self-study cap beyond approved sponsor requirement

What Counts as CE in Virginia

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

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
Virginia151 yearsNo✓ Verified
District of Columbia362 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kentucky302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Maryland181 yearsNo✓ Verified
North Carolina201 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    After January 1, 1997, a veterinarian shall be required to complete a minimum of fifteen hours... of approved continuing education annually as a condition for renewal of a license. — § 54.1-3805.2, Code of Virginia View source ↗
  2. 2
    Veterinarians shall be required to have completed a minimum of 15 hours of approved continuing education for each annual renewal of licensure. Approved continuing education credit shall be given for courses or programs related to the treatment and care of patients. No delivery format restrictions specified. — 18VAC150-20-70(B) View source ↗
  3. 3
    Approved sponsors include journals or veterinary information networks recognized by the board as providing education in veterinary medicine. No online or non-interactive delivery cap specified in regulation. — 18VAC150-20-70(B)(2)(j) View source ↗
  4. 4
    No self-study delivery cap specified in regulation. All CE must be from approved sponsors per 18VAC150-20-70(B)(2). — 18VAC150-20-70(B) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Virginia regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the dhp.virginia.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Virginia's veterinary CE requirements?
Virginia requires 15 hours of continuing education every 1 year. All CE must be clinical/patient-care related (treatment and care of patients, clinical veterinary medicine, or courses that enhance patient safety). No specific mandatory topics. Up to 2 hrs from volunteer vet services.
Does Virginia accept online CE for veterinarians?
No online/in-person distinction in the regulation. All 15 hours may be completed online. Content must be clinical/patient-care focused — no practice management or business courses.
What mandatory CE topics does Virginia require?
Virginia does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Virginia allow CE hour carryover?
No. Virginia does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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