Q: What are the continuing education requirements for Veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technicians?
A: All ‘active status’ Veterinarians and Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) in Idaho are required to earn and report Continuing Education (CE) credits every two (2) years. That 2-year period starts July 1stof the year of initial licensure. Example: If you receive your new license in January of 2021, your 2-year CE period is from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. CE courses taken before or after that time period, (ex: March of 2020), would not count toward your 15 credits.
The link “2022 Renewal CE Vet & CVT Requirements” below shows the requirements for Vets and CVTs.
Q: How do I submit my continuing education credits?
A: CE courses and completion certifications should be added to your online profile by using the link IBVMChanges (Login) (idaho.gov). Your reporting year can also be found in your online profile by going to page three (3) and looking for “Report Year.”
Q: How do Veterinarians, CVTs and Sponsoring Companies Request Approval to Create a Continuing Education Event?
A: Click the link “Request for CE Approval Form” below. Complete the form, save, then email to bovminfo@dopl.idaho.gov.
Q: How do I request a verification of licensure?
Each
state requires different forms of certification of licensure. Please check with
the state where you are applying to see what is required before requesting
certification from Idaho. Certifications can be obtained two ways from Idaho, both through your Online Services account, they can be found under the
“Menu” option once logged into your account:
- A free Letter of Good Standing may be obtained through your Online Services Account. This letter contains
all public information (not exam scores).
- From your online
profile select the “Menu” link in the tile of the license you want a
letter for.
- Select “Request a
Good Standing Letter”.
- If the receiving state doesn’t accept web-based certifications or
requires information exempt from third-party disclosure (example: exam
scores) to be included in the certification, you will need to request a
Certified Licensure History Letter through your Online Services account.
There is a $10.00 fee for this service and you will be able to pay through
your online account.
- From your online profile select the “Menu” link in the tile of the
license you want a letter for.
- Select “Request a Certified Licensure History Letter”.
- You will be prompted to answer a question and proceed through a
payment process.
