Veterinarians · Rhode Island · Continuing education
Rhode Island Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM24 hours every 2 years; renewal by April 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Rhode Island DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Apr 30, even yrs
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By April 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs offered or approved by the Rhode Island VMA or other state VMAs, AVMA, AAVSB RACE, AAHA, other states' veterinary licensing boards, or approved schools of veterinary medicine
- Online limit
- 33% of hours
- New licensees
- Veterinarians first licensed after May 1 are exempt until the next renewal cycle (April 30 of the next even-numbered year).
- Audits & records
- Keep documentation of credits; failure to produce it on Board request is grounds for discipline. A single 6-month hardship extension is possible.
Good to know. 24 h in the preceding 2 years; max 8 h non-contact (online on demand, articles), live streamed with Q&A counts as contact; max 4 h business management, at least 20 h professional veterinary practice.
Source: rules.sos.ri.gov · 216-RICR-40-05-14 §14.8; R.I. Gen. Laws §5-25-12(e) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Rhode Island?
Programs offered or approved by the Rhode Island VMA or other state VMAs, AVMA, AAVSB RACE, AAHA, other states' veterinary licensing boards, or approved schools of veterinary medicine.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Rhode Island?
24 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Rhode Island?
Use the license lookup of the Rhode Island Board of Veterinary Medicine (RI Department of Health) (health.ri.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 Rhode Island?
Licenses renew by April 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).