Veterinarians · Utah · Continuing education
Utah Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM24 hours every 2 years, including 1 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act); renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Utah DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in even-numbered years
- Renew online
- commerce.utah.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)Recognizing opioid use and dependency in office staff, clients and coworkers | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Renewal due September 30 of even years: 24 h CE per R156-28, incl. 1 h on recognizing opioid use/dependency and 1 h on veterinary workplace, client or recruitment communication (no topic code).
Source: commerce.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-28; Utah Code §58-28-306 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Utah?
24 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Utah?
Use the license lookup of the Utah Division of Professional Licensing – Veterinary Board (commerce.utah.gov/dopl/veterinary); 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 Utah?
Licenses renew by September 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).