Veterinarians · Oklahoma · Continuing education
Oklahoma Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM20 hours every year, including 1 h opioid prescribing & pain management, 2 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oklahoma DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- Courses/meetings offered or approved by AVMA, AAVSB (RACE — no limit on RACE online CE), Oklahoma State University CVM, other state veterinary boards or recognized state veterinary associations; other providers need Board approval; interactive online courses must be RACE-approved or offered by OSU CVM
- New licensees
- Graduates licensed within one calendar year of graduation report CE starting with the second renewal after licensure.
- Audits & records
- Certificates not sent with renewal; keep proof 5 years for random audit.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementDEA registrants: pain management or opioid use/addiction | 1 | every renewal |
| Controlled substances prescribingAll: state or federal controlled dangerous substance laws, or review of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act and rules (board meeting attendance also counts) | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. 20 hours per renewal year July 1–June 30. Max 4 h each for presentations/publications, autotutorial/web-based material, and journal reading; non-scientific topics max 25%.
Source: www.okvetboard.com · Okla. Admin. Code 775:10-3-5; 59 O.S. §698.7(19) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Oklahoma?
Courses/meetings offered or approved by AVMA, AAVSB (RACE — no limit on RACE online CE), Oklahoma State University CVM, other state veterinary boards or recognized state veterinary associations; other providers need Board approval; interactive online courses must be RACE-approved or offered by OSU CVM.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Oklahoma?
20 hours every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Oklahoma?
Use the license lookup of the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (okvetboard.com); 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 Oklahoma?
Licenses renew by June 30 (1 year cycle).