Veterinarians · Michigan · Continuing education
Michigan Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM45 hours every 3 years, including 1 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
Michigan DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved courses or programs per R 338.4933 (the Department does not pre-approve courses)
- Renewal fee
- $218.40
- Audits & records
- Random audit after each renewal period; keep records 4 years.
- Renew online
- www.michigan.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementControlled substance licensees / those licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances (opioids and controlled substances awareness training, R 338.3135) | — | once |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)State veterinary law and/or federal or state controlled substance laws | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Min 30 h scientific; 1 h medical records (no topic code); min 12 h live in person (or 6 h in person + rest live synchronous); max 33 h online/self-paced. 3-year renewal cycle.
Source: www.michigan.gov · Mich. Admin. Code R 338.4933 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Michigan?
Board-approved courses or programs per R 338.4933 (the Department does not pre-approve courses).
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Michigan?
45 hours every 3 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Michigan?
Use the license lookup of the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine (LARA) (michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/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 Michigan?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).