Source-Verified Data

Wisconsin Veterinary
CE Requirements

Wisconsin requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years (datcp.wi.gov). 25 of 30 hrs must be from approved CE provider. 5 hrs may be self-study. 50-minute contact time = 1 CE hour.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 datcp.wi.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
5 hrs
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No format restrictions

Unlimited
Unlimited

All 30 hours may be online

Max 5 hours
Max 5 hrs

25 of 30 must be from approved provider

What Counts as CE in Wisconsin

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (5 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
Wisconsin302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Illinois402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Iowa603 yearsNo✓ Verified
Michigan453 yearsNo✓ Verified
Minnesota402 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    30 hours per biennial cycle — Clinician's Brief / VetGirl / WI Admin Code VE 10.02(1)(b) View source ↗
  2. 2
    30 hours every 2 years, all may be online — Clinician's Brief / VetGirl / WI Admin Code View source ↗
  3. 3
    "30 hours may be obtained online" — Clinician's Brief / VetGirl View source ↗
  4. 4
    "A minimum of 25 hours of continuing education shall be documented by an approved continuing education provider" — VE 10.02(1)(b) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Wisconsin regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the datcp.wi.gov.

Cite This Page

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Wisconsin's veterinary CE requirements?
Wisconsin requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 25 of 30 hrs must be from approved CE provider. 5 hrs may be self-study. 50-minute contact time = 1 CE hour.
Does Wisconsin accept online CE for veterinarians?
All 30 hours may be online. No live/interactive requirement found. 25 of 30 hours must be from an approved CE provider; 5 hours may be self-study.
What mandatory CE topics does Wisconsin require?
Wisconsin does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Wisconsin allow CE hour carryover?
No. Wisconsin does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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