Source-Verified Data

Washington Veterinary
CE Requirements

Washington requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years (doh.wa.gov). Suicide prevention 3hrs one-time. Health equity 2hrs/4yr. Jurisprudence 1hr one-time (eff. 7/28/2025). 20 hrs must be scientific/clinical. Max 10 hrs preprogrammed/async. Max 10 hrs practice management. Live online unlimited.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 doh.wa.gov ↗

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

30 hours every 2 yrs
30
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
10 hrs
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Live courses attended remotely — no limit

Max 10 hours
Max 10 hrs

Preprogrammed materials (async, on-demand, prerecorded)

Max 10 hours
Max 10 hrs

Practice management or professional development

Max 10 hours (combined with non-interactive)
Max 10 hrs

Shares cap with preprogrammed materials

Mandatory Topics

Health Equity Training — 2 hrs/4yr
Jurisprudence (eff. 7/28/2025) — 1 hr (one-time)
Suicide Prevention — 3 hrs (one-time)

What Counts as CE in Washington

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (10 hrs 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
Washington302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Idaho152 yearsNo✓ Verified
Oregon302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Alaska302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Florida302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "thirty hours of continuing education every two years" — WAC 246-933-420(1) View source ↗
  2. 2
    "There is no limit for credit hours earned through live courses attended remotely" — WAC 246-933-445(2)(a) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "Preprogrammed materials...A maximum of ten credit hours may be claimed in any two-year reporting period" — WAC 246-933-445(2)(c) View source ↗
  4. 4
    "(a) A minimum of twenty scientific or clinical credit hours....(b) A maximum of ten practice management or professional development credit hours" — WAC 246-933-445(1)(a)(b) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Washington regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the doh.wa.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Washington's veterinary CE requirements?
Washington requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Health Equity Training (2 hrs/4yr), Jurisprudence (eff. 7/28/2025) (1 hr (one-time)), Suicide Prevention (3 hrs (one-time)). Suicide prevention 3hrs one-time. Health equity 2hrs/4yr. Jurisprudence 1hr one-time (eff. 7/28/2025). 20 hrs must be scientific/clinical. Max 10 hrs preprogrammed/async. Max 10 hrs practice management. Live online unlimited.
Does Washington accept online CE for veterinarians?
Max 10 hours preprogrammed/async (33% of total). BUT live-interactive online (web-based with real-time Q&A) has NO cap. Effectively 100% online if 20+ hours are live webinars. "There is no limit for credit hours earned through live courses attended remotely."
What mandatory CE topics does Washington require?
Washington requires: Health Equity Training (2 hrs/4yr), Jurisprudence (eff. 7/28/2025) (1 hr (one-time)), Suicide Prevention (3 hrs (one-time)).
Does Washington allow CE hour carryover?
No. Washington does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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