Vets can count both self-study and free spay and neuter work toward renewal hours
Veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians renewing a license can now use both self-study courses and free spay or neuter work for shelters toward required continuing education, up to 6 and 4 hours for vets and 4 and 2 hours for technicians.
Who it affects
Veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1733: License and registration renewal: continuing education.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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