Protecting the health, safety and welfare of the general public and animals of WV through public education, enforcing licensing standards for veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, certified animal euthanasia technicians and veterinary and euthanasia facilities

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There is no limit of how many Continuing Education hours that can be done online as long as you follow the below guidelines:


Veterinarian

18 (50 minute) WV Board approved CE hours in the field of veterinary medicine.

  • A minimum of 14 hours shall be in classroom scientific education or webinar CE programs related to the practice of veterinary medicine to include scientific, laboratory, regulatory, and medical record keeping.
  • No more than 4 hours shall be related to practice management.
  • No hours shall be accumulated, carried forward, or held over past the calendar year in which the hours were completed.

 

Registered Veterinary Technician

8 WV Board approved CE hours in the field of veterinary technology.

  • A minimum of 4 hours shall be in classroom scientific education or webinar CE programs with a scientific curriculum relative to the practice of veterinary medicine.
  • No more than 4 hours shall be non-scientific.
  • No hours shall be claimed for listening to audio or reading journals.
  • No hours shall be accumulated, carried forward, or held over past the calendar year in which the hours were completed.