Louisiana Veterinarian & Veterinary Technician CE Requirements
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Veterinarians
Next Renewal Date: September 30, 2026
Renewal Frequency: Annually on September 30
Total Required CE: 20 hours
Allowed Online: Up to 10 hours may be completed online through approved providers, including RACE-approved ZukuCE courses. Interactive webinars count as online CE, not in-person CE.
Audit Information: Licensees must submit CE documentation through the LBVM License Portal. All certificates must be uploaded by September 30, and the Board reviews CE for compliance during the renewal process.
Additional Information: CE must be completed between July 1 and June 30 preceding renewal. Veterinarians licensed after May 1 are exempt from renewing during that year's renewal cycle. Late CE may be accepted with applicable fees but cannot be applied to a future renewal period.
Veterinary Technicians
Next Renewal Date: September 30, 3036
Renewal Frequency: Annually on September 30
Total Required CE: 10 hours
Allowed Online: Up to 5 hours may be completed online through approved providers, including RACE-approved ZukuCE courses. Interactive webinars count as online CE, not in-person CE.
Audit Information: Registered veterinary technicians must submit CE documentation through the LBVM License Portal by September 30 as part of the renewal process. The Board reviews all submitted CE for compliance.
Additional Information: CE must be completed between July 1 and June 30 preceding renewal. Veterinary technicians licensed after May 1 are exempt from renewing during that year's renewal cycle. Late CE may be accepted but cannot be applied toward a future renewal period.
Louisiana State Board of Veterinary Medicine
Website: lsbvm.org
Address: 5825 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone Number: (225) 925-6620