Which category of CE hours is limited to two hours per year for LVTs?

The category of continuing education (CE) hours limited to two hours per year for Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) is practice management. This limitation is in place to ensure that LVTs focus the majority of their continuing education on clinical practices and hands-on skills that directly impact animal care and treatment.

While practice management is essential for the administrative and operational aspects of veterinary practice, the profession emphasizes that clinical education, which entails medical procedures, techniques, and direct animal care, is vital for maintaining and enhancing veterinary skills. By setting a cap on the number of CE hours in practice management, it encourages LVTs to prioritize their learning in areas that will most directly affect their ability to provide high-quality veterinary care.

Other categories, such as clinical practices, animal welfare, and client communications, do not have the same limitation and are considered critical for the veterinarian technician's professional development in improving their clinical skills, understanding of animal welfare issues, and communication with clients.