Veterinarians · Florida · Continuing education
Florida Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM30 hours every 2 years, including 2 h state laws & rules (jurisprudence); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Florida DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Continuing professional education in veterinary medicine meeting Board criteria; max 15 h non-interactive correspondence (interactive distance education is not correspondence)
- New licensees
- No CE required before the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Random Department audits; keep certificates at least 3 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence) | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal. Includes 1 h dispensing legend drugs (no topic code). Max 15 h non-interactive correspondence; max 5 h each for alternative medicine, practice management, wellness. 5 h laws/rules credit once per biennium for a full Board disciplinary meeting.
Source: flrules.org · Fla. Admin. Code r. 61G18-16.002; Fla. Stat. §474.211 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Florida
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Florida?
Continuing professional education in veterinary medicine meeting Board criteria; max 15 h non-interactive correspondence (interactive distance education is not correspondence).
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Florida?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Florida?
Use the license lookup of the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine (DBPR) (www2.myfloridalicense.com/veterinary-medicine); 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 Florida?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).