Veterinarians · Puerto Rico · Continuing education
Puerto Rico Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM30 hours every 3 years, including 2 h implicit bias & cultural competency; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Puerto Rico DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Online limit
- 33% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $50
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competency"Equidad y Respeto" course on bioethics and discrimination (Adm. Order 2024-583), on top of the 30 hours | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Recertification every 3 years (Ley 194): 30 h CE plus 2 h Equidad y Respeto; max 10 h by module, journal or internet. Renewal also needs ASUME certificate and criminal record certificate; documents brought printed.
Source: www.salud.pr.gov · Ley Núm. 194 de 4 de agosto de 1979, según enmendada; Orden Administrativa 2024-583 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Puerto Rico?
30 hours every 3 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Puerto Rico?
Use the license lookup of the Junta Examinadora de Médicos Veterinarios de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud) (salud.pr.gov/CMS/133); 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 Puerto Rico?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).