Veterinary Continuing Education
Washington Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Washington, 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
- 30 hours · Max 10 hours preprogrammed/async (33% of total). BUT live-interactive online (web-based with real-time Q&A) has NO cap. Effectively 100% online if 20+ hours are live webinars. "There is no limit for credit hours earned through live courses attended remotely."
- Additional information
- Suicide prevention 3hrs one-time. Health equity 2hrs/4yr. Jurisprudence 1hr one-time (eff. 7/28/2025). 20 hrs must be scientific/clinical. Max 10 hrs preprogrammed/async. Max 10 hrs practice management. Live online unlimited.
- Rule reference
- WAC 246-933-401 through 246-933-460; RCW 18.92.280
Required Subjects
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide Prevention | |||
| Health Equity Training | |||
| Jurisprudence (eff. 7/28/2025) |
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | Live courses attended remotely — no limit WAC 246-933-445(2)(a) |
| Non interactive online | Max 10 hours | Preprogrammed materials (async, on-demand, prerecorded) WAC 246-933-445(2)(c) |
| Self study | Max 10 hours (combined with non-interactive) | Shares cap with preprogrammed materials WAC 246-933-445(2)(c) |
| Non scientific | Max 10 hours | Practice management or professional development WAC 246-933-445(1)(a)(b) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- WAC 246-933-420(1): "thirty hours of continuing education every two years"
- WAC 246-933-435, 437, 438: "Suicide prevention training (WAC 246-933-435), health equity continuing education (WAC 246-933-437), jurisprudence curriculum (WAC 246-933-438)" — Washington Administrative Code
- WAC 246-933-990(1): "renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday"
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.