Veterinarians · Nebraska · Continuing education
Nebraska Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM32 hours every 2 years, including 3 h opioid prescribing & pain management; renewal by April 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nebraska DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 32hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Apr 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By April 1 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Approved continuing competency: state/national/district veterinary or vet-tech association meetings (NVMA, AVMA, AAHA, AAEP …), formal education and courses of accredited veterinary/vet-tech colleges, AAVSB RACE-approved programs, Board-approved activities; specialty board (re)certification meets the entire requirement
- Online limit
- 25% of hours
- Renew online
- dhhs.ne.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementVeterinarians who prescribe controlled substances; 0.5 h of the 3 h must cover the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) | 3 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Initial board certification or re-certification by an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization during the renewal period meets the entire continuing competency requirement.
Good to know. All licenses expire April 1 of even-numbered years. Home-study courses (with provider-scored test) and practice management each max 1/4 of required hours. The 3 opioid hours count within the 32.
Source: dhhs.ne.gov · 172 NAC 180-005 and 180-006; Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-145 (controlled substances) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Nebraska?
Approved continuing competency: state/national/district veterinary or vet-tech association meetings (NVMA, AVMA, AAHA, AAEP …), formal education and courses of accredited veterinary/vet-tech colleges, AAVSB RACE-approved programs, Board-approved activities; specialty board (re)certification meets the entire requirement.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Nebraska?
32 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Nebraska?
Use the license lookup of the Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit – Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Veterinary-Medicine-and-Surgery.aspx); 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 Nebraska?
Licenses renew by April 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).