Georgia Veterinarian & Veterinary Technician CE Requirements
Find the latest Georgia continuing education (CE) requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Review renewal dates, required CE hours, online CE options, required subjects and limits, and Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine information.
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Veterinarians
Next Renewal Date: December 31, 2026
Renewal Frequency: Every 2 years, in even-numbered years
Total Required CE: 30 hours every 2 years
Required Subjects: At least 2 hours must cover Georgia laws, rules, and professionalism (LEAP). At least 18 of the 30 hours must include scientific subject matter. Up to 15 hours may be earned through qualifying non-interactive computer-generated courses with required follow-up testing, and up to 3 hours may be earned through qualifying journal studies with follow-up testing. No more than 12 CE hours may be earned in a single calendar day. CE hours cannot be carried over to the next biennium.
Allowed Online: Online CE is permitted. Live interactive webinars and qualifying non-interactive computer-generated courses may count toward CE. Non-interactive computer-generated CE is limited to 15 hours and must include measures to verify active participation, including follow-up testing. Georgia recognizes RACE-approved programs, including qualifying ZukuCE courses.
Record Retention: Keep CE records and proof of attendance for 3 years from the preceding renewal period.
Audit Information: The Board conducts random CE audits. Licensees selected for audit must provide documentation verifying completion of required CE.
Additional Information: Veterinarians licensed during the first year of the biennium must complete 15 CE hours for their first renewal and are exempt from the 2-hour LEAP requirement. Veterinarians licensed during the second year of the biennium are exempt from CE for that renewal.
Veterinary Technicians
Next Renewal Date: December 31, 2026
Renewal Frequency: Every 2 years, in even-numbered years
Total Required CE: 11 hours every 2 years
Required Subjects: At least 1 hour must cover Georgia laws, rules, and professionalism (LEAP) applicable to veterinary technicians.
Allowed Online: Online CE is permitted through qualifying live interactive webinars and qualifying non-interactive computer-generated courses. Georgia recognizes RACE-approved programs, including qualifying ZukuCE courses for veterinary technicians.
Record Retention: Keep CE records and proof of attendance for 3 years from the preceding renewal period.
Audit Information: The Board may audit CE compliance and require documentation verifying completion of required CE.
Additional Information: Veterinary technicians licensed during the first year of the biennium must complete 5 CE hours for their first renewal and are exempt from the 1-hour LEAP requirement. Veterinary technicians licensed during the second year of the biennium are exempt from CE for that renewal.
Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine
Address: Georgia Secretary of State Professional Licensing Boards Division: 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217
Phone Number: 404-424-9966