California RVTs must comply with new 2013 regulations imposed by the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB). As of July, 2013, VMB will require that all RVTs renewing their license for the second time or more demonstrate completion of 20 hours of CE credits within the two years prior to renewal.

The law states that records must be kept for four years from the date of course completion and may be requested during an audit by VMB. Vet technicians can take courses for CE credit online through AAVR, a certified provider of RACE-approved courses.