Veterinarians · Oregon · Continuing education
Oregon Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM30 hours every 2 years, including 1 h pain management; renewal in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oregon DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Set date, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- In odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Board- or AAVSB RACE-approved scientific workshops/seminars; programs of AVMA/CVMA and their specialty groups, regional conferences (e.g. WVC, Central Veterinary Conference), state/provincial/local VMAs, AAHA, AVMA-accredited US/Canadian vet schools, veterinary academies; approved journals (limited); all hours may be online
- Audits & records
- Keep proof of participation at least two years; Board may inspect CE records.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Pain managementAppropriate analgesic and anesthetic methods | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. 30 h every two years, reported with odd-year renewals; may all be online. Max 4 h journal reading, 6 h non-scientific (incl. 1 h per OVMEB public meeting attended). Also required: 1 h judicious antibiotic use (no topic code).
Source: www.oregon.gov · OAR 875-010-0090 (amended eff. 12/31/2025) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Oregon
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Oregon?
Board- or AAVSB RACE-approved scientific workshops/seminars; programs of AVMA/CVMA and their specialty groups, regional conferences (e.g. WVC, Central Veterinary Conference), state/provincial/local VMAs, AAHA, AVMA-accredited US/Canadian vet schools, veterinary academies; approved journals (limited); all hours may be online.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Oregon?
30 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Oregon?
Use the license lookup of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board (oregon.gov/ovmeb/Pages/default.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 Oregon?
Licenses renew in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).