A listing of Washington state’s continuing education requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

HOURLY REQUIREMENTS FOR VETERINARIANS

30  hours every 2 years

All hours may be obtained via non-interactive online pertaining to a temporary change in classification due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CE Update Link

HOURLY REQUIREMENTS FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

20 hours every 2 years

All hours may be obtained via non-interactive online pertaining to a temporary change in classification due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CE Update Link

SPECIFIC REQUIRED COURSES

Veterinarians – Of the required 30 hours, 20 must be Scientific or Clinical and a maximum of 10 hours can be on the topics of Practice Management or Professional Development.

 Veterinary Technicians – Of the required 20 hours, 14 must be Scientific or Clinical and a maximum of 6 hours can be on the topics of Practice Management or Professional Development.

Statute – https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-933-420 

AVAILABLE DRIP.VET COURSES

Information current as of:  May 4, 2021