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Veterinarians: 20 hours every year. LVTs: 8 hours every year. Last verified 2026-10-15. Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has the final word.
Verified from rule text
Alabama CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 20 hours every year |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Calendar-year CE (Jan-Dec) for annual renewal |
| Online and self-study limits | Online RACE max 10 (rule 930-X-1-.12; board 2027 notice confirms) |
| Live / in-person requirement | Remaining 10 in person (board notice) |
| Mandatory or capped topics | Min 16 scientific; max 4 practice management |
| Accepted providers | AVMA, AAHA, AAVSB, state VMAs, academies, vet schools, RACE (online) |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Certify hours annually on board form |
| First renewal | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Recent changes: Board notice (updated 2026-03-16) restores 10-hr online cap after emergency waiver ended
Alabama vet tech CE requirements (LVT)
| Credential | LVT |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 8 hours every year |
| Caps and notes | All 8 may be online RACE; min 6 scientific; new grads exempt until next full calendar year |
Alabama veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Calendar-year CE (Jan-Dec) for annual renewal. Records: Certify hours annually on board form.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Alabama 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Alabama yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Nearby (East South Central)
Nashville
Nashville
NationalLabs
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Alabama's online rule: Online RACE max 10 (rule 930-X-1-.12; board 2027 notice confirms). Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Alabama veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Alabama?
Alabama requires 20 hours every year for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Calendar-year CE (Jan-Dec) for annual renewal.
Can Alabama veterinary CE be done online?
Online RACE max 10 (rule 930-X-1-.12; board 2027 notice confirms)
How many CE hours do LVTs need in Alabama?
8 hours every year. All 8 may be online RACE; min 6 scientific; new grads exempt until next full calendar year.
When is the Alabama veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Calendar-year CE (Jan-Dec) for annual renewal
Can extra CE hours carry over in Alabama?
We haven't verified this from Alabama's official text yet. Check with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Does Alabama accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Alabama as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- https://asbvme.alabama.gov/1058/continuing-education-requirement-for-2020/
- https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/930-X-1-.12
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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