Veterinarians · Ohio · Continuing education
Ohio Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM30 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Ohio DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 1 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs of AVMA, its constituent organizations, recognized specialty groups and accredited veterinary institutions; state veterinary medical or veterinary technician associations; AAVSB RACE-approved programs; other board-approved programs. Online live or recorded allowed beyond the in-person minimum
- Online limit
- 60% of hours
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Not required at the initial renewal if the licensee graduated within that biennium.
Good to know. 30 h per biennium: min 20 h approved medical programs, max 10 h practice management/professional development; at least 12 h in person. Licenses expire March 1 of even-numbered years.
Source: codes.ohio.gov · Ohio Adm. Code 4741-1-11; R.C. 4741.16 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Ohio?
Programs of AVMA, its constituent organizations, recognized specialty groups and accredited veterinary institutions; state veterinary medical or veterinary technician associations; AAVSB RACE-approved programs; other board-approved programs. Online live or recorded allowed beyond the in-person minimum.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Ohio?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Ohio?
Use the license lookup of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board (ovmlb.ohio.gov); 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 Ohio?
Licenses renew by March 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).