What CE categories are required for veterinarians in Washington?

Scientific/clinical (20 hours minimum): 20 hours; Suicide prevention (3 hours, one-time; counts toward the total): 3 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Washington Veterinary Medicine CE category requirements

How the 30 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for veterinarians in Washington, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Scientific/clinical (20 hours minimum)

20h

Suicide prevention (3 hours, one-time; counts toward the total)

No more than 10 hours teaching. Live web interactive has no limit. A one-time jurisprudence exam is required before the first renewal (effective 7/28/2025). A secondary source cites 2 hours health equity per 4 years — unverified.

Official source: Washington State Veterinary Board of Governors

Full requirements: Washington Veterinary Medicine CE requirements
When it's due: Washington Veterinary Medicine license renewal deadline
What it costs: Washington Veterinary Medicine license renewal fees

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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