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HI · PacificHawaii veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 20 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine (DCCA PVL) has the final word.
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Hawaii CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 20 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Renew by June 30 of even years |
| Online and self-study limits | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Live / in-person requirement | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Mandatory or capped topics | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Accepted providers | HVMA, AAVSB RACE, board-approved |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Licensees keep own records; random audit, 60 days to submit |
| First renewal | Graduated within 1 year of first renewal: exempt |
Hawaii vet tech CE requirements (RVT)
| Credential | Registered veterinary technician (title registration since 2018, per HVMA) |
|---|---|
| Hours required | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Caps and notes | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Hawaii veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine (DCCA PVL), which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Renew by June 30 of even years. Records: Licensees keep own records; random audit, 60 days to submit.
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Veterinary conferences in Hawaii 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Hawaii yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
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UC Davis Veterinary Specialty Symposium - AggieVET Southern California
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Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference 2026
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CVMA Spring Seminar 2027 (combined with Large Animal Medicine Seminar)
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Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Hawaii's online limit isn't verified yet. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Hawaii veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Hawaii?
Hawaii requires 20 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Renew by June 30 of even years.
Can Hawaii veterinary CE be done online?
We haven't verified this from Hawaii's official text yet. Check with the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine (DCCA PVL).
How many CE hours do RVTs need in Hawaii?
Registered veterinary technician (title registration since 2018, per HVMA). Hours are not verified from state text yet.
When is the Hawaii veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Renew by June 30 of even years
Can extra CE hours carry over in Hawaii?
We haven't verified this from Hawaii's official text yet. Check with the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine (DCCA PVL).
Does Hawaii accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Hawaii as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine (DCCA PVL)
- https://www.cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/veterinarian-continuing-education-requirements/
- https://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/VET_BOARD-APPROVED-CE_20260820.pdf
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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