Veterinarians · Connecticut · Continuing education
Connecticut Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM24 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Connecticut DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses, including online, offered or approved by national or state veterinary medical organizations, societies or associations, veterinary colleges and other appropriate professional organizations; the Department does not pre-approve courses
- New licensees
- First-time renewal applicants are exempt until the next registration period.
- Audits & records
- Keep records 3 years after the year completed; submit within 45 days of a Department request.
Alternatives & exemptions. Notarized exemption if not in active practice; waiver or extension for medical disability or illness with physician certification.
Good to know. License is renewed every year (one-year registration period); the 24 contact hours are counted over the preceding 24 months. 1 contact hour = 50 min. CE must be in the licensee's area of practice. Reinstatement needs 12 h in the prior year.
Source: portal.ct.gov · Public Act 09-232, §10 (Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 384) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Connecticut?
Courses, including online, offered or approved by national or state veterinary medical organizations, societies or associations, veterinary colleges and other appropriate professional organizations; the Department does not pre-approve courses.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Connecticut?
24 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Connecticut?
Use the license lookup of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Board of Veterinary Medicine) (portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/vet/continuing-education); 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 Connecticut?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).