District of Columbia CE Hub

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What are the District of Columbia CE requirements for veterinarians?

District of Columbia veterinarians must obtain 36 hours of CE every two years. See Regulations 2808 and 2809 (pages 5-6) for board-approved CE parameters.
December 31, 2025 is the next license renewal deadline in the District of Columbia.
All 36 hours can be obtained online.
All 36 CE hours must contribute to the growth of a veterinarian's professional competence in veterinary medicine.
2 CE hours must be on cultural competency or specialized clinical training on patients or clients who identify as LGBTQ; and 3.6 hours (10% of CE) must be on Public Health Priorities. See the Public Notice regarding key public health priorities.

Track Your CE with the Free District of Columbia CE Planner

Use this planner to keep a personal record of your completed CE. With your license renewal application, you willl be asked to submit the following information for each CE program: (a) The name and address of the sponsor of the program; (b) The name of the program, its location, a description of the subject matter covered, and the names of the instructors; (c) The dates on which the applicant attended the program; (d) The hours of credit claimed; and (e) Verification by the sponsor of completion, by signature or stamp.

District of Columbia Veterinary CE Planner

Download Your Free District of Columbia CE Planner

CE Hour Requirements for District of Columbia Veterinarians

District of Columbia veterinarians are required to obtain 36 hours of CE every two years. All 36 hours may be obtained online.

CE Course Parameters for District of Columbia Veterinarians

Remember that when completing your required CE, there are a few things to be aware of.

Aside from contributing to the growth of a veterinarian's professional competence in veterinary medicine, there are no limitations on CE topics.

Remember, 2 CE hours must be on cultural competency or specialized clinical training on patients or clients who identify as LGBTQ; and 3.6 hours (10% of CE) must be on Public Health Priorities. See the Public Notice regarding key public health priorities.

The District of Columbia is ahead of the game! Other states have set limits or parameters for online CE, but DC allows veterinarians to complete all CE hours online in any mix of live (interactive) or self study (non-interactive) formats. This is a great opportunity for you to pick the CE that best meets your needs as a busy practitioner and complete it on your schedule!

We've researched the District of Columbia Board's regulations, so you don't have to!

Need to learn something new? Need a refresher on a long-forgotten topic? We've got DC veterinarians covered and look forward to meeting your needs!

Meet the drip.vet CE Hub Team

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Lance Roasa, DVM, MS, JD
Co-founder of drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family

Dr. Lance Roasa is an active figure in both the veterinary and legal professions. He is the past-president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMLA) and has owned and managed more than ten veterinary clinics. As a national co-advisor to the Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA), Dr. Roasa advises on personal financial literacy and career development. He also guest lectures at fifteen veterinary colleges, covering topics such as legal matters, medical recordkeeping, and business management. Before co-founding drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family, Dr. Roasa led the Roasa Law Group, a law practice dedicated to serving veterinarians in practice transactions and employment contacts. He earned a veterinary degree from Texas A&M in 2008 and later obtained his law degree from the University of Nebraska in 2013.

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Drew Olson, DVM
Co-founder of drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family

Dr. Drew Olson is an experienced veterinarian and entrepreneur whose knack for business led to the successful growth and management of several veterinary practices. Originally from Papillion, Nebraska, Dr. Olson received his veterinary degree from Iowa State University before returning to his home state, where he practiced small animal medicine and surgery. As co-founder of drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family, Dr. Olson spearheaded the adoption of drip teaching methodology, recognizing its potential to improve the effectiveness of financial education for veterinary professionals.

Steve Kellner
College Teaching Director

Mr. Kellner is the Director of the drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family College Teaching Program. An integral part of the team, Mr. Kellner has participated in the development and creation of College of Veterinary Medicine courses for more than eighteen years. He works closely with Dr. Roasa and universities to develop course materials and facilitate their delivery.

Questions or comments?
Get in touch with us at info@drip.vet.