Veterinarians · Indiana · Continuing education
Indiana Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM40 hours every 2 years; renewal by October 15 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Indiana DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 15, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By October 15 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- CE in veterinary medicine regardless of delivery method (online and asynchronous accepted); CE used for another state's renewal may count
- Online limit
- 100% of hours
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- No CE required for the first renewal after initial licensure.
- Audits & records
- Keep documentation 3 years after the renewal period; CE made up after an audit cannot be reused.
- Renew online
- mylicense.in.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Requirement met by active enrollment in an AVMA COE-accredited DVM program or an AVMA ABVS-recognized residency/fellowship; hardship waiver under IC 25-1-4-4.
Good to know. Renewal October 15 of odd years (next Oct 15, 2027). Presenters: presentation time plus up to 2 h prep per hour; up to 5 h for writing peer-reviewed articles or books.
Source: www.in.gov · 888 IAC 1.1-10 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Indiana?
CE in veterinary medicine regardless of delivery method (online and asynchronous accepted); CE used for another state's renewal may count.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Indiana?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Indiana?
Use the license lookup of the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine (in.gov/vetboard); 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 Indiana?
Licenses renew by October 15 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).