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CE Requirements Overview

VETERINARIANS
Must obtain
  • Thirty (30) credit hours of Board-approved continuing education every two (2) years to maintain an active license to practice in Georgia.
  • Two (2) of the thirty (30) hours required for Veterinarians per renewal period must be acquired in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism, also known as “LEAP”.
LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
Must obtain
  • Eleven (11) credit hours of Board-approved continuing education every two (2) years to maintain an active license to practice in Georgia.
  • One (1) of the eleven (11) hours required for Veterinary Technicians per renewal period must be acquired in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism, also known as “LEAP”.

Notes for all licensees:

  • Each “renewal period” falls on an even-numbered year.
  • The license renewal deadline for the current biennium is December 31, 2026.
  • All GVMA Continuing Education events are approved by the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
  • You must keep a record of credit hours and proof of attendance for three years.
For detailed information, view the State Board rules for continuing education or visit the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine website.
View the State Board Rules
Visit the GA State Board of Veterinary Medicine
Additional CE Information
Method of Delivery Defined

Through their Continuing Education Program Application, the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine has defined what types of education qualify as “live” and “non-interactive”.

  • “Live” – Means the program takes place in real time either through an in-person lecture or live streaming. If the provider is conducting a “live” streaming webinar, the presentation method or platform used must be indicated (i.e. WebEx, Zoom, etc.).
  • “Non-interactive” – Includes a correspondence course, online webinar that is not real time, mailed material, home study, prerecorded broadcasts, or journal/newsletter. For these courses the provider must include a post-course test and these questions must be included in the application.
LEAP CE
  • Required LEAP CE may be acquired by attending an in-person event OR a live webinar. You are no longer required to attend in-person.
  • Must be delivered “Live.” Pre-recorded sessions of LEAP topics are not allowed.
  • GVMA LEAP CE courses fulfill the state requirement and are free or offered at lower rates for GVMA members.
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The information on this website is collected from the Georgia Secretary of State website for the Board of Veterinary Medicine. The GVMA does not verify the accuracy or completeness of this information, which is provided on an “AS-IS” basis without warranty of any kind. In other words, this information may be out of date, incomplete, or have inaccuracies, and we recommend that you check the source material rather than relying solely on this reproduction of statutes and rules. This website is intended for educational and general knowledge sharing among the veterinary profession only.

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The information on this website is collected from the Georgia Secretary of State website for the Board of Veterinary Medicine. The GVMA does not verify the accuracy or completeness of this information, which is provided on an “AS-IS” basis without warranty of any kind. In other words, this information may be out of date, incomplete, or have inaccuracies, and we recommend that you check the source material rather than relying solely on this reproduction of statutes and rules. This website is intended for educational and general knowledge sharing among the veterinary profession only.