Colorado Veterinary CE Requirements

Re-verification pending · last reviewed February 18, 2026. This page is informational only and is dated per jurisdiction. Requirements change. Verify every requirement with your own licensing board before you rely on it.

Veterinarians

Total required CE

32 hours · 2 years

Renewal frequency

Every 2 years

Next renewal date

Renewal date: check with your board

Online CE allowed

32 hours · All delivery methods accepted including 'digital formats whether live or not'. No distinction between live and async online.

Additional information

2 hours jurisprudence on CO Veterinary Practice Act. 1 hour substance use prevention training. Max 16 hrs nonbiomedical topics.

Rule reference

Colorado Veterinary Practice Act

Required Subjects

Delivery Limits

Veterinary Technicians

Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.

Sources

• CO DPO CE page: "at least 32 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years"
• CO DPO CE page: "Two (2) hours of jurisprudence on the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act" and "at least one (1) hour of Substance Use Prevention Training"
• CO DPO CE page: "every two years before a license can be renewed"

Licensing Board

dpo.colorado.gov