Veterinarians · New Hampshire · Continuing education
New Hampshire Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM30 hours every 2 years, including 1 h opioid prescribing & pain management, 1 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Hampshire DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored or approved by AAVSB RACE, AAHA, AVMA, AVMA-accredited veterinary colleges, state and regional VMAs, NAVC/VMX, WVC, Fetch dvm360, ACVC, specialty colleges and associations listed in Vet 403.01(b); other courses by board approval
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- New licensees
- New graduates of a veterinary education program need no CE for their first renewal after graduation.
- Audits & records
- Licensees are audited per Plc 308.04(d); keep certificates (RACE number on RACE courses) at least 3 years.
- Renew online
- forms.nh.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementOpioid use or prescribing of opioids | 1 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawMedical records, law or ethics | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. 30 h in the 24 months before renewal, at least 6 h in each 12-month period; min 24 h medical; max 6 h non-medical, 6 h USDA, 4 h complementary/alternative, 1 h wellness; at least 50% in person or live interactive, max 50% prerecorded.
Source: www.oplc.nh.gov · N.H. Admin. Rules Vet 403.01 (adopted 6-24-26); RSA 332-B:13 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in New Hampshire?
Courses sponsored or approved by AAVSB RACE, AAHA, AVMA, AVMA-accredited veterinary colleges, state and regional VMAs, NAVC/VMX, WVC, Fetch dvm360, ACVC, specialty colleges and associations listed in Vet 403.01(b); other courses by board approval.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in New Hampshire?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in New Hampshire?
Use the license lookup of the New Hampshire Board of Veterinary Medicine (OPLC) (oplc.nh.gov/board-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 New Hampshire?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).