# Wis. Stat. § 89.062: Renewal; continuing education

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.062

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 89.062
- **Heading:** Renewal; continuing education
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 89 / Section 89.062

## Text

(1) Renewal. The renewal date for veterinary licenses and veterinary technician certifications is December 15 of each odd-numbered year, and the renewal fees for such licenses and certifications are determined by the department under s. 89.063 .

(2) Continuing education.

(a) Except as provided in sub. (3) , the examining board may not renew a veterinary license unless the applicant certifies that he or she has completed, during the preceding 2-year licensure period, at least 30 hours of continuing education programs or courses approved by the examining board.

(b) Except as provided in sub. (3) , the examining board may not renew a veterinary technician certification unless the applicant certifies that he or she has completed, during the preceding 2-year certification period, at least 15 hours of continuing education programs or courses approved by the examining board.

(c) If any complaint is made against a veterinarian or veterinary technician, the examining board may require the veterinarian or veterinary technician to submit proof of the continuing education programs or courses that he or she has completed during the preceding 2-year licensure or certification period.

(3) Exceptions.

(a) Subsection (2) (a) and (b) does not apply to an applicant who applies to renew a license or certification that expires on the first expiration date after initial issuance of the license or certification.

(b) The examining board may waive the requirements of sub. (2) (a) or (b) if it finds that exceptional circumstances, such as prolonged illness, disability, or other similar circumstances, have prevented an applicant from meeting the requirements.

History: 2003 a. 103 ss. 2 , 4 ; 2007 a. 20 ; 2015 a. 55 s. 4496 ; Stats. 2015 s. 89.062.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 89.02 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.03 Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.03.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.04 Violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.05 Practice; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.06 Licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.06.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.07 Discipline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.07.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.08 Injunctive relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.08.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.062 Renewal; continuing education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.062.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.063 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.063.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.065 Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.065.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.068 Section 89.068](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.068.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.071 Administrative warnings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.071.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.072 Licensees of other jurisdictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.072.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 89.073 Reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C89_S89.073.md)

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