Veterinary Continuing Education
Louisiana Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Louisiana, 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
- 20 hours · yearly
- Renewal frequency
- Every 1 year
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 10 hours · CRITICAL: Louisiana classifies interactive webinars (including Zoom) as ONLINE CE, NOT in-person. Max 10 hours total online per year. Remaining 10 must be physically in-person. This is the opposite of most states.
- Additional information
- Max 10 hrs online (includes ALL online, even Zoom). Live webinars classified as ONLINE, not in-person. Programs must be pre-approved or RACE. Board meeting attendance up to 6hrs/yr.
- Rule reference
- LAC 46:LXXXV §403, §409
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Max 10 hours (counted as online) | Live webinars count as ONLINE in Louisiana LSBVM FAQ |
| Non interactive online | Max 10 hours (combined with all online) | Shares cap with all online including live webinars LAC 46:LXXXV §403 |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- LAC 46:LXXXV §403: "A minimum of 20 actual hours is required each fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) as a prerequisite for annual renewal of a license"
- LAC 46:LXXXV §403: Annual, July 1 – June 30
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.