Veterinarians · Arizona · Continuing education
Arizona Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM20 credit hours every 2 years, including 3 h opioid prescribing & pain management; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arizona DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, even yrs
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved CE: taught by or under a veterinary college; sponsored by AzVMA, AAVSB, Board-approved state or national veterinary associations or academies; RACE-approved; or pre-approved by the Board
- New licensees
- Initial license in an even-numbered year: 10 credit hours before first renewal. Graduates within 11 months before applying may use 10 h of veterinary college coursework at first renewal.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementLicensees authorized to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances with a DEA registration (opioid, substance use disorder or addiction CE; counts toward the 20 h) | 3 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Written waiver request to the Board by December 10 before the license expires.
Good to know. Max 2 h practice management; max 5 h combined for presenting, tapes/CDs and journal reading. Internet interactive programs count hour for hour. Renewal form lists each course; online CE needs the provider certificate. Rule text read is Supp. 13-3.
Source: apps.azsos.gov · A.A.C. R3-11-401 to R3-11-405; A.R.S. §32-2218; A.R.S. §32-3248.02 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Arizona?
Board-approved CE: taught by or under a veterinary college; sponsored by AzVMA, AAVSB, Board-approved state or national veterinary associations or academies; RACE-approved; or pre-approved by the Board.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Arizona?
20 credit hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Arizona?
Use the license lookup of the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board (vetboard.az.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinarians in Arizona?
Licenses renew by December 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).