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