Veterinarians · Tennessee · Continuing education
Tennessee Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM20 hours every year, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law (every 2 years); renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Tennessee DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored/approved by listed organizations (AAHA, AVMA specialty and practitioner associations …), accredited vet schools or AVMA-recognized specialty organizations, AAVSB RACE; other courses need Board approval
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- New licensees
- Exempt during the calendar year of graduation from an approved veterinary school.
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal; keep documentation 4 years after the calendar year of completion and produce it if the Board asks. Missed hours must be made up with a letter and certificates.
- Renew online
- lars.tn.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEvery two-year period: regulatory issues, controlled substances, or professional ethics | 2 | every 2 years |
Good to know. 20 h per calendar year, due Dec 31: at least 15 h medical/surgical, max 5 h other fields (practice management, regulatory programs); max 10 h multi-media (internet, webinars, teleconference). Licenses renew every 24 months.
Source: www.tn.gov · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-1-.12 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Tennessee?
Courses sponsored/approved by listed organizations (AAHA, AVMA specialty and practitioner associations …), accredited vet schools or AVMA-recognized specialty organizations, AAVSB RACE; other courses need Board approval.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Tennessee?
20 hours every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Tennessee?
Use the license lookup of the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (tn.gov/health/licensure/vet.html); 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 Tennessee?
Licenses renew by December 31 (1 year cycle).