Veterinary CE in Colorado

The Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology (CAVT) is focused on delivering continuing education (CE) for our veterinary team members and yours in the Colorado veterinary community.

Earn CE credits with resources designed by industry experts in your own time!

Our team is driven by understanding and supporting the growth of veterinary students looking to improve patient outcomes in the veterinary profession, as well as being a part of our caring community and forming new partnerships.

Throughout the years, we have hosted a variety of continuing education lectures and activities for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other veterinary paraprofessionals. It is a privilege, and a sheer delight for us to assist your team stays ahead of the innovative trends and services by promoting knowledge expansion.

CE for Veterinarians

Veterinary professionals who want to grow their knowledge, refine their abilities and consistently enhance the quality of care they provide their patients must explore continuing education. CAVT provides world-class veterinarian continuing education that is timely and convenient.

Get high-quality CE at a CAVT learning event that matches your learning speed! CE allows all veterinary team members to expand their expertise and learn about new developments in the industry. Aside from conferences, there are several choices for continuing education, including in-clinic meetings, local seminars, state and national gatherings, and online courses.

CE for Veterinary Technicians

The CVTEA-accredited Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in veterinary technology is also offered at the CAVT in Colorado Springs! Veterinary technicians who desire to specialize or pursue a particular field of study can join an organization that supports their interests.

The Colorado Academy takes pride in its small class sizes, remarkably experienced staff of veterinary professionals, and hands-on teaching. Designed to be completed in two years, this program covers courses such as medical mathematics, biochemistry, an introduction to veterinary technology and animal behavior, parasitology, and diagnostic imaging.

RACE-Approved CE

In jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB RACE approval, CAVT’s veterinary CE is RACE-approved for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Although, academy applicants should be conscious that specific boards have restrictions on the number of hours allowed categories or on modalities of continuing education administration.

Veterinary Orthopedic Continuing Education

Through the continuing education of staff veterinary technicians, CAVT provides an in-depth training program for Veterinary Orthopedic CE, encouraging the health and up-to-date treatment of small animal surgery candidates. It includes workshop opportunities for live interaction with your class and instructor.

Enhance your awareness and expertise of pre-operative, intra-operative, and postoperative anesthetic monitoring of surgical cases with CAVT!

Medical CE

Medical programs cover all evidence-based medical and surgical disciplines, including the science of illness diagnosis, treatment, and prevention as it relates to patients. It also addresses topics in veterinary science which are not strictly clinical but consider the full scope of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology.

Any Medical Program presenter must be certified to participate in clinical veterinary practice or be academically recognized in a field of research linked to veterinary medicine. Any of the following can prove qualifications for presenters in this category:

A veterinary surgeon
A licensed veterinary technician
A postgraduate academic degree in the topic
Exhibiting exceptional understanding of the topic matter being discussed (such as a certification from an accredited program)

Medical CE must account for at least half of the CE hours submitted for certification renewal.

Medical CE can be achieved in-person or online, in-state, or out-of-state, as long as it fits all conditions listed above. Each Medical CE course/lecture may be submitted only once per renewal cycle.

Remember that Medical CE must be delivered at an advanced medical level for veterinary professionals. And regardless of who presents, presentations geared to or open to the public are not accepted as Medical CE.

Non-Medical CE

Non-Medical programs (Practice Management/Professional Development/Professional Wellness) help veterinary medical practitioners become more proficient in delivering veterinary services while not necessarily being scientific or having clinical significance.

Non-Medical Program presenters must be competent to deliver CE to veterinary medical professionals. Any of the following can be used to verify presenter credentials in this category:

A veterinary surgeon
A licensed veterinary technician
Formal education or academic degree in the topic
Extensive knowledge or competence in the subject being discussed (such as a certification from an accredited program)

There is no requirement for non-medical CE hours. Although, if achieved, these credits will contribute toward your overall CE hours once you have received the required number of Medical CE.

Non-Medical CE can be achieved in-person or online, in-state, or out-of-state, as long as it fits all applicable criteria. Non-Medical CE courses and lectures can only be submitted once each renewal period.

CE Certification

Veterinary technicians and assistants can broaden their clinical expertise and learn about new technology to help them care for their patients. Many CE events also include client service training so that technicians and front-of-house staff may enhance customer contact skills, which can be the foundation of a successful practice.
All veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other members of veterinary teams in practice must participate in veterinary CE to earn significant CE credits. It is not only an essential element of your lifelong learning but also required to keep your license.

CE will be examined by the Certification Committee between May 1 and June 30 of each year after it has been submitted as part of your entire certification renewal application. Therefore, your certification will not be completed or updated until CACVT receives all requisite E and the Certification Committee approves it.

FAQS: CE Certification

How much CE do veterinarians and veterinary technicians need under legal requirements?

Veterinarians must manage to complete 45 hours of CE every three years, while veterinary technicians must complete 15 hours.

What exactly is Medical CE?

Medical programs cover all evidence-based medical and surgical disciplines, including the science of illness diagnosis, management, and prevention as it relates directly to animal patients. It is also responsible and accounts for veterinary science disciplines that are not clinical but consider the entire scope of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology practice.

Can I spend more than half of my required hours in the medical category?

Yes, all your CE hours can be classified as Medical.

What exactly is Non-Medical CE?

Can all of my hours be classified as non-medical?

No, it would be best to classify at least half of them as medical.

Can I submit more than the minimum number of hours?

Yes, there is no limit to the number of CE hours you can submit.

I completed a 6-hour lab CE. Can I use this for CE certification?

Wet lab continuing education courses can now be filed for equal hours (i.e., 1hr lab = 1hr CE). Laboratory practices must adhere to the RACE-approved CE standards like other CE hours.

What constitutes proof of CE?

Every year, the Board will audit several veterinarians randomly to ensure they have met the CE standards.

Once the licensee is audited, they must provide a copy of a letter or certificate of completion. The letter should show the licensee’s name, the number of CE hours earned, the name of the sponsor or the name of the organization that approved the activity, and the date the program was held or the training was completed.

FAQS: CE Certification Renewal

How frequently should I renew my license?

The Board will renew veterinary and veterinary technician licenses every three years. Licenses were previously renewed every two years.

When must I begin taking CE courses for renewal?

The first cohort of veterinarians that must have completed CE for license renewals has licenses that expire on December 31. In the following year, these vets will be able to begin tracking and recording their CE. All renewals must conform to the CE criteria after December 31, 2022.

How much continuing education do I need to renew my certification?

If you were a CACVT member before July 1, 2020, you would have to include 20 hours of Continuing Education (at least half of which must be technical) with your 2022-2024 renewal application. All CE for the 2022-2024 Certification Cycle must be obtained between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2022.

How many CE hours in the medical category do I need to renew?
At least half of your needed CE hours must be in the medical category. As with most members, that equates to at least 10 hours of medical category CE.

How many hours of Non-Medical CE do I need to renew?
The remaining 0-10 hours can be non-medical hours as long as you have completed the requisite 10 hours of Medical CE.

I presented in a continuing education class. Can I use this presentation to renew my Veterinary CE credits?

As a presenter, you may submit a lecture for hours designated as the lecture or the lab time. Note that you can only offer this lecture once every cycle. Therefore, giving it several times a year will only be authorized once per renewal cycle.

The CE must be a RACE-approved program, a state or nationally recognized conference, or pre-approved by CACVT and meet CACVT requirements.

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards has accredited the Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology (CAVT) as an authorized continuing education provider for CE.

Suppose your original license’s expiration date falls within the year you receive your original Colorado license. In such instances, no additional CE hours will be necessary before renewing the support for the first time.

However, if the expiration date of your initial license happens one year after you get it, then, in such an instance, you need to complete 16 hours of CE before renewing your support for the first time.

Our RACE-approved continuing education (CE) programs for veterinary medicine are generally recognized among veterinary professionals for supporting them in meeting their licensing compliance needs.