Veterinarians · New York · Continuing education
New York Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM45 hours every 3 years, including 2 h controlled substances prescribing; 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 York 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
- Formal programs offered by sponsors approved by the NYS Education Department (state/national veterinary associations and affiliates, recognized veterinary conferences, veterinary colleges); courses from sponsors in other jurisdictions count if the sponsor is NY-approved
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $210
- New licensees
- Exempt for the triennial registration period in which first licensed; registration periods shorter than 3 years are prorated.
- Audits & records
- Keep CE records at least 6 years; the Department audits. Missing CE → possible one-year conditional registration.
- Renew online
- www.op.nysed.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingUse, misuse, documentation, safeguarding and prescribing of controlled substances | 2 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Full-time faculty of a registered/accredited veterinary education program are exempt; inactive status exempts while not practicing.
Good to know. 45 hours per 3-year registration period, max 22.5 self-instructional. Up to 3 hours may be offset by free spay/neuter services (0.5 h per hour of service). Plus a $45 mandatory CE fee per registration period (fee shown is the triennial registration fee).
Source: www.op.nysed.gov · N.Y. Education Law §6704-a; 8 NYCRR §62.8 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in New York?
Formal programs offered by sponsors approved by the NYS Education Department (state/national veterinary associations and affiliates, recognized veterinary conferences, veterinary colleges); courses from sponsors in other jurisdictions count if the sponsor is NY-approved.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in New York?
45 hours every 3 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in New York?
Use the license lookup of the New York State Board for Veterinary Medicine (NYSED Office of the Professions) (op.nysed.gov/professions/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 York?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).