Veterinary Continuing Education
District of Columbia Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in District of Columbia, with the rule sources and board link.
Re-verification pending · last reviewed February 19, 2026. This page is informational only and is dated per jurisdiction. Requirements change. Verify every requirement with your own licensing board before you rely on it.
Veterinarians
- Total required CE
- 36 hours · 2 years
- Renewal frequency
- Every 2 years
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 36 hours
- Additional information
- 36 hrs/2yr. Unique mandatory topics: 3.6 hrs public health + 2 hrs LGBTQ cultural competency. 100% online allowed.
Required Subjects
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | per cycle | DC Municipal Regulations | |
| LGBTQ Cultural Competency | per cycle | DC Municipal Regulations |
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | No restriction on live interactive CE DC Health CE Resources |
| Non interactive online | Unlimited | All 36 hours may be completed online DC Health CE Resources |
| Self study | Unlimited | No self-study cap specified DC Municipal Regulations Title 17, Chapter 85 |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- DC Municipal Regulations: Total Required CE credits: 36 credits
- DC Municipal Regulations: 3.6 credit hours of public health courses and 2 hours of LGBTQ courses
Licensing Board
Earn CE with Vet On It
RACE Approved Provider #50-29055. Courses are offered as Live Online Interactive Webinars and on demand. Confirm with your board which formats and how many hours count toward your renewal.
This page is informational only and is dated per jurisdiction. Requirements change. Verify every requirement with your own licensing board before you rely on it.