Veterinary Technicians · Nebraska · Continuing education
Nebraska Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LVT16 hours every 2 years; renewal by April 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
02 Calculator
How many hours do I still need?
Find conferences in Nebraska →
Calculated in your browser; nothing is sent or stored.
03 Requirements
Nebraska LVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 16hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Apr 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By April 1 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Approved continuing competency: state/national/district veterinary or vet-tech association meetings (NVMA, AVMA, AAHA, AAEP …), formal education and courses of accredited veterinary/vet-tech colleges, AAVSB RACE-approved programs, Board-approved activities; specialty board (re)certification meets the entire requirement
- Online limit
- 25% of hours
- Renew online
- dhhs.ne.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Initial board certification or re-certification by an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization during the renewal period meets the entire continuing competency requirement.
Good to know. Licensed veterinary technicians: 16 hours per 2-year period; licenses expire April 1 of even-numbered years. Home-study courses and practice management each max 1/4 of required hours.
Source: dhhs.ne.gov · 172 NAC 180-005 and 180-006 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Nebraska?
Approved continuing competency: state/national/district veterinary or vet-tech association meetings (NVMA, AVMA, AAHA, AAEP …), formal education and courses of accredited veterinary/vet-tech colleges, AAVSB RACE-approved programs, Board-approved activities; specialty board (re)certification meets the entire requirement.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Nebraska?
16 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Nebraska?
Licenses renew by April 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).