Veterinary Continuing Education
Georgia Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Georgia, with the rule sources and board link.
Re-verification pending · last reviewed February 18, 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
- 30 hours · 2 years
- Renewal frequency
- Every 2 years
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 18 hours · Max 15 hours non-interactive computer-generated courses (with follow-up testing) + 3 hours journal studies. 2 hours LEAP must be in-person or live interactive webinar. Remaining hours must be in-person seminars/conferences. ~60% remote max.
- Additional information
- 2 hrs Georgia LEAP (laws, rules, professionalism) per biennium — must be in-person or live interactive webinar. 18 of 30 hours must be scientific subject matter. Max 15 hrs non-interactive computer courses. Max 3 hrs journal studies. Max 6 hrs in-house training.
- Rule reference
- O.C.G.A. §43-50-40; GA Board Rule 700-7-.03
Required Subjects
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia LEAP (Laws, Rules & Professionalism) |
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited (for in-person) | In-person seminars, conferences. LEAP can also be via live interactive webinar. GA R. 700-7-.03(b)(4)(i) |
| Non interactive online | Max 15 hours | Non-interactive computer-generated courses (follow-up testing required) Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 700-7-.03(b) |
| Self study | Max 3 hours | Journal studies with follow-up testing GA Rule 700-7-.03(b)(4)(ii) |
| Non scientific | Max 12 hours | 18 of 30 hours must be scientific subject matter GA Rule 700-7-.03(a)(1)(ii) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- GA Rule 700-7-.03(a)(1): "Each veterinarian...must obtain thirty (30) hours of Board approved continuing education per biennium for license renewal"
- GA Rule 700-7-.03(a)(1)(i): "two (2) per renewal period must be acquired in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism, which may be acquired in person or by live, interactive webinars"
- GA Rule 700-7-.01(1): "Said license shall expire on December 31 of the even numbered years"
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.
