Veterinarians · All US jurisdictions
Veterinary CE Requirements by State
01 In short
Continuing education rules for veterinarians are set by each state's licensing board. Our table covers 52 jurisdictions; the rest require a set number of hours per renewal cycle, often with mandatory topics. Open your state for the exact rule, the law behind it and a remaining-hours calculator.
02 Every state — click a state to expand
Alabama 20 h / 1 yr Dec 31 None —
DVM
20 credit hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in Alabama
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Alaska 30 h / 2 yr On license None —
DVM
30 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Alaska
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Arizona 20 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs Opioid prescribing 3 upcoming
DVM
20 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Arizona
- 2027 AzVMA State MeetingJun 23, 2027 · Scottsdale
- Fetch Phoenix Veterinary Conference 2027Nov 11–13, 2027 · Phoenix
- 73rd AAEP Annual Convention & Trade ShowDec 5–8, 2027 · Phoenix
Arkansas 20 h / 1 yr Mar 31 None —
DVM
20 hours every 1 year; renewal by March 31.
Upcoming in Arkansas
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Arkansas Board of Animal Health (veterinary licensing)
California 36 h / 2 yr On license None 3 upcoming
DVM
36 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in California
- Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference 2026Dec 3–5, 2026 · Long Beach
- VECCS Spring Symposium 2027, Napa ValleyApr 1–4, 2027 · Napa
- PacVet 2027Jun 3–6, 2027 · San Diego
Colorado 32 h / 2 yr Oct 31 Opioid prescribingState laws 2 upcoming
DVM
32 hours every 2 years; renewal by October 31.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Colorado
- SkiCE 2027: A Focus on Feline MedicineJan 24–27, 2027 · Keystone
- AASV Annual Meeting 2028Feb 19–22, 2028 · Aurora
Source: Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine (Division of Professions and Occupations)
Connecticut 24 h / 2 yr On license None —
DVM
24 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Connecticut
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health (Board of Veterinary Medicine)
Delaware 24 h / 2 yr Jul 31 None —
DVM
24 hours every 2 years; renewal by July 31.
Upcoming in Delaware
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
District of Columbia 36 h / 2 yr Birth month Cultural competencyPublic health priority topics —
DVM
36 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
- Public health priority topics3.6 hevery renewal
Upcoming in District of Columbia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Florida 30 h / 2 yr On license State laws 3 upcoming
DVM
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Florida
- The Gulf Atlantic Veterinary Conference 2026Dec 3–5, 2026 · Fort Lauderdale
- VMX 2027Jan 16–20, 2027 · Orlando
- AASV 58th Annual MeetingFeb 27 – Mar 2, 2027 · Orlando
GeorgiaCE Broker 30 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs State laws —
DVM
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Georgia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Hawaii 20 h / 2 yr Jun 30, even yrs None —
DVM
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Hawaii
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine (DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing)
Idaho 15 h / 2 yr Birthday None 1 upcoming
DVM
15 hours every 2 years; renewal by your birthday.
Upcoming in Idaho
- 42nd Annual Veterinary Dental ForumOct 11–14, 2028 · Boise
Source: Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)
Illinois 40 h / 2 yr On license Sexual harassment prevention 6 upcoming
DVM
40 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Sexual harassment preventionevery renewal
Upcoming in Illinois
- 2026 ISVMA ConventionNov 6–8, 2026 · Lombard
- Veterinary Leadership Conference 2027Jan 7–9, 2027 · Chicago
- 2027 ABVP SymposiumApr 1–4, 2027 · Chicago
Indiana 40 h / 2 yr Oct 15, odd yrs None 1 upcoming
DVM
40 hours every 2 years; renewal by October 15 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in Indiana
- 2027 Crossroads Veterinary ConferenceJan 28–30, 2027 · Noblesville
Iowa 60 h / 3 yr Jun 30 None —
DVM
60 hours every 3 years; renewal by June 30.
Upcoming in Iowa
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Kansas 20 h / 1 yr Jun 30 None —
DVM
20 clock hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.
Upcoming in Kansas
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Kentucky 30 h / 2 yr Sep 30 None 1 upcoming
DVM
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30.
Upcoming in Kentucky
- AABP Annual Conference 2027Sep 16–18, 2027 · Louisville
Louisiana 20 h / 1 yr Jun 30 None —
DVM
20 hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.
Upcoming in Louisiana
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Maine 24 h / 2 yr Sep 30, even yrs None 1 upcoming
DVM
24 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Maine
- 2027 New England Veterinary ConferenceSep 23–26, 2027 · Portland
Maryland 18 h / 1 yr Jun 30 Controlled substances prescribing 3 upcoming
DVM
18 credit hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 honce
Upcoming in Maryland
- 2027 Mid-Atlantic States Conference for Bovine PractitionersApr 1–2, 2027 · Frederick
- 2027 MDVMA Summer ConferenceJun 4–6, 2027 · Ocean City
- AAHA CON 2027Sep 16–18, 2027 · National Harbor
Source: Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Massachusetts 15 h / 1 yr On license None 1 upcoming
DVM
15 units every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Massachusetts
- AVMA Convention 2028Jul 14–18, 2028 · Boston
Source: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine
Michigan 45 h / 3 yr On license Opioid prescribingState laws 2 upcoming
DVM
45 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain managementonce
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Michigan
- MiVetCon 2027Oct 8–10, 2027 · Grand Rapids
- AABP Annual Conference 2028Sep 14–16, 2028 · Grand Rapids
Minnesota 40 h / 2 yr Feb 28 None 2 upcoming
DVM
40 hours every 2 years; renewal by February 28.
Upcoming in Minnesota
- 2027 MVMA Annual ConferenceFeb 10–13, 2027 · Minneapolis
- AVMA Convention 2027Jul 16–20, 2027 · Minneapolis
Mississippi 15 h / 1 yr Aug 1 None —
DVM
15 hours every 1 year; renewal by August 1.
Upcoming in Mississippi
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Missouri 10 h / 1 yr Nov 30 None 2 upcoming
DVM
10 hours every 1 year; renewal by November 30.
Upcoming in Missouri
- Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference 2027Aug 20–22, 2027 · Kansas City
- 41st Annual Veterinary Dental ForumOct 6–9, 2027 · St. Louis
Montana 20 h / 2 yr Nov 1, even yrs None 2 upcoming
DVM
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by November 1 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Montana
- MVMA 2027 Winter MeetingJan 28–30, 2027 · Bozeman
- MVMA 2027 Summer MeetingJun 24–26, 2027 · Butte
Nebraska 32 h / 2 yr Apr 1, even yrs Opioid prescribing —
DVM
32 hours every 2 years; renewal by April 1 in even-numbered years.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Nebraska
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit – Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Nevada 40 h / 2 yr May 15, odd yrs None 4 upcoming
DVM
40 hours every 2 years; renewal by May 15 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in Nevada
- 72nd AAEP Annual Convention & Trade ShowDec 7–11, 2026 · Las Vegas
- WVC Vegas 2027Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2027 · Las Vegas
- Wild West Vet 2027Oct 13–16, 2027 · Reno
New Hampshire 30 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribingMedical ethics, professionalism —
DVM
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New Hampshire
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
New Jersey 20 h / 2 yr On license Opioid prescribing 1 upcoming
DVM
20 credit hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New Jersey
- 2027 NJVMA Veterinary Education ConferenceMay 15–16, 2027 · Atlantic City
Source: New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
New Mexico 15 h / 1 yr Birth month None —
DVM
15 hours every 1 year; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Upcoming in New Mexico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
New York 45 h / 3 yr On license Controlled substances prescribing —
DVM
45 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New York
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New York State Board for Veterinary Medicine (NYSED Office of the Professions)
North Carolina 20 h / 1 yr Dec 31 None 2 upcoming
DVM
20 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in North Carolina
- Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veterinary Conference 2026Nov 11–15, 2026 · Asheville
- 2027 Mountain Veterinary ConferenceApr 18–21, 2027 · Cherokee
North Dakota 24 h / 2 yr Jun 30, even yrs None 1 upcoming
DVM
24 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in North Dakota
- 2027 NDVMA Annual MeetingAug 5–7, 2027 · Bismarck
Ohio 30 h / 2 yr Mar 1, even yrs None 2 upcoming
DVM
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Ohio
- January 2027 Equine Continuing Education ConferenceJan 8, 2027 · Columbus
- Midwest Veterinary Conference 2027Feb 18–20, 2027 · Columbus
Oklahoma 20 h / 1 yr Jun 30 Opioid prescribingControlled substances prescribing 1 upcoming
DVM
20 hours every 1 year; renewal by June 30.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Oklahoma
- 2027 Oklahoma Veterinary ConferenceApr 15–17, 2027 · Norman
Source: Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Oregon 30 h / 2 yr Set date, odd yrs Pain management 1 upcoming
DVM
30 hours every 2 years; renewal in odd-numbered years.
- Pain management1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Oregon
- 2027 Oregon Veterinary ConferenceMar 5–7, 2027 · Corvallis
Pennsylvania 30 h / 2 yr Nov 30, even yrs None 4 upcoming
DVM
30 clock hours every 2 years; renewal by November 30 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Pennsylvania
- 2026 3 Rivers Veterinary SymposiumNov 14–15, 2026 · Pittsburgh
- Keystone Veterinary Conference 2027Aug 19–22, 2027 · Bethlehem
- 2027 3 Rivers Veterinary SymposiumNov 6–7, 2027 · Mars
Puerto Rico 30 h / 3 yr On license Implicit bias —
DVM
30 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Puerto Rico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Junta Examinadora de Médicos Veterinarios de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud)
Rhode Island 24 h / 2 yr Apr 30, even yrs None —
DVM
24 hours every 2 years; renewal by April 30 in even-numbered years.
Upcoming in Rhode Island
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Rhode Island Board of Veterinary Medicine (RI Department of Health)
South CarolinaCE Broker 30 h / 2 yr On license Controlled substances prescribing 2 upcoming
DVM
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Controlled substances prescribing2 hevery renewal
Upcoming in South Carolina
- 2026 Palmetto Veterinary ConferenceNov 19–22, 2026 · Clemson
- 2027 Southeast Veterinary ConferenceApr 22–25, 2027 · Hilton Head Island
Source: South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (LLR)
South Dakota 32 h / 2 yr Jul 1, odd yrs None 2 upcoming
DVM
32 hours every 2 years; renewal by July 1 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in South Dakota
- 2027 West River Continuing Education MeetingJan 30, 2027 · Rapid City
- SDVMA 2027 Summer Continuing Education MeetingJun 3–4, 2027 · Oacoma
Tennessee 20 h / 1 yr Dec 31 Medical ethics, professionalism 3 upcoming
DVM
20 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery 2 years
Upcoming in Tennessee
- 2027 Music City Veterinary ConferenceFeb 26–28, 2027 · Murfreesboro
- Fetch Nashville Veterinary Conference 2027Apr 2–3, 2027 · Nashville
- WVC Nashville 2027Aug 21–24, 2027 · Nashville
Texas 17 h / 1 yr On license Opioid prescribing 5 upcoming
DVM
17 hours every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management2 hevery 2 years
Upcoming in Texas
- 2027 TVMA Annual Conference & ExpoMar 5–7, 2027 · The Woodlands
- IVECCS 2027Sep 9–12, 2027 · Grapevine
- Southwest Veterinary Symposium 2027Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2027 · Dallas
Utah 24 h / 2 yr Sep 30, even yrs Substance use disorders —
DVM
24 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Utah
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing – Veterinary Board
Vermont 24 h / 2 yr On license None 1 upcoming
DVM
24 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Vermont
- VVMA Winter Conference 2027Mar 6–7, 2027 · South Burlington
Source: Vermont Board of Veterinary Medicine (Office of Professional Regulation)
Virginia 15 h / 1 yr Jan 1 None 1 upcoming
DVM
15 hours every 1 year; renewal by January 1.
Upcoming in Virginia
- 2027 Virginia Veterinary ConferenceFeb 18–20, 2027 · Roanoke
Washington 30 h / 2 yr On license Suicide preventionState lawsHealth equity 1 upcoming
DVM
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Suicide prevention3 honce
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hbefore the first renewal
- Health equity2 hevery 4 years
Upcoming in Washington
- 2027 Pacific Northwest Veterinary ConferenceSep 24–26, 2027 · Tacoma
Source: Washington State Veterinary Board of Governors (Department of Health)
West Virginia 18 h / 1 yr Dec 31 None 1 upcoming
DVM
18 hours every 1 year; renewal by December 31.
Upcoming in West Virginia
- 2026 WVVMA Annual MeetingNov 6–8, 2026 · White Sulphur Springs
Wisconsin 30 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs None —
DVM
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Upcoming in Wisconsin
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Wyoming 24 h / 2 yr On license Controlled substances prescribing —
DVM
24 credit hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Controlled substances prescribing3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Wyoming
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
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Hours are shown in each board's own unit (contact hours, CME credits, CEUs). Rules change — open a state for the full rule, the law behind it and the source.