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West Virginia Veterinary
CE Requirements

West Virginia requires 18 hours of CE every 1 year (wvbvm.org). Min 14 hrs classroom/webinar scientific CE. Max 4 hrs noninteractive online. Max 4 hrs practice management. No carryover. Board approval required. Random CE audits annually.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 wvbvm.org ↗

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

18 hours every 1 yr
18
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited (min 14 required classroom/webinar)
Unlimited

Classroom scientific education or webinar CE programs

Max 4 hours
Max 4 hrs

Noninteractive online CE

Max 4 hours
Max 4 hrs

Practice management

What Counts as CE in West Virginia

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
West Virginia181 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kentucky302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Maryland181 yearsNo✓ Verified
Ohio302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Pennsylvania302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "18 (50 minute) WV Board approved CE hours" — WV BVM CE Guidelines View source ↗
  2. 2
    "A minimum of 14 hours shall be in classroom scientific education or webinar CE programs" — WV BVM CE Guidelines View source ↗
  3. 3
    "4 hours may be obtained online (noninteractive)" — Clinician's Brief / WV BVM View source ↗
  4. 4
    "No more than 4 hours shall be related to practice management" — WV BVM CE Guidelines View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary West Virginia regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the wvbvm.org.

Cite This Page

APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). West Virginia veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/west-virginia/
MLA:
"West Virginia Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/west-virginia/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are West Virginia's veterinary CE requirements?
West Virginia requires 18 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Min 14 hrs classroom/webinar scientific CE. Max 4 hrs noninteractive online. Max 4 hrs practice management. No carryover. Board approval required. Random CE audits annually.
Does West Virginia accept online CE for veterinarians?
Min 14 hours must be classroom scientific education or webinar CE programs. Max 4 hours noninteractive online. Webinar CE programs count as classroom. No carryover between years.
What mandatory CE topics does West Virginia require?
West Virginia does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does West Virginia allow CE hour carryover?
No. West Virginia does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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