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WV · South AtlanticWest Virginia veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 18 hours every year. RVTs: 8 hours every year. Last verified 2026-10-15. West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine has the final word.
Partly verified
West Virginia CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 18 hours every year |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Annual |
| Online and self-study limits | Online allowed; audio/journal reading don't count |
| Live / in-person requirement | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Mandatory or capped topics | Min 14 scientific |
| Accepted providers | board-approved list |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| First renewal | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
West Virginia vet tech CE requirements (RVT)
| Credential | RVT |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 8 hours every year |
| Caps and notes | Min 4 scientific |
West Virginia veterinary license renewal
Renew through the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Annual. Records: not verified yet.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in West Virginia 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for West Virginia yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Nearby (South Atlantic)
Tampa
NationalLabs
National Harbor
National
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. West Virginia's online rule: Online allowed; audio/journal reading don't count. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
West Virginia veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in West Virginia?
West Virginia requires 18 hours every year for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Annual.
Can West Virginia veterinary CE be done online?
Online allowed; audio/journal reading don't count
How many CE hours do RVTs need in West Virginia?
8 hours every year. Min 4 scientific.
When is the West Virginia veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Annual
Can extra CE hours carry over in West Virginia?
We haven't verified this from West Virginia's official text yet. Check with the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Does West Virginia accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists West Virginia as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine
- https://www.wvbvm.gov/Home/Practitioners/Veterinarian-Telehealth-Practitioner/Continuing-Education/Veterinarian-Continuing-Education-Guidelines
- https://www.wvbvm.gov/Home/Practitioners/Registered-Veterinary-Technicians/Continuing-Education/RVT-Continuing-Education-Guidelines
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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