Florida 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

30 hours · 2 years

Renewal frequency

Every 2 years

Next renewal date

Renewal date: check with your board

Online CE allowed

30 hours · All 30 hours can be completed online. Non-interactive/correspondence courses capped at 15 hours per FAC 61G18-16.002. Live interactive webinars are not restricted by this cap.

Additional information

1 hour dispensing legend drugs; 2 hours laws/rules per cycle. Self-study/non-interactive max 15 hours. SB 382 exemption: DVMs with 10+ years clean license are legally CE-exempt (active as of 2026; FVMA advises completing CE regardless).

Rule reference

FL Stat §474.214; FAC 61G18-16.002

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

• FAC 61G18-16.002(2): Licensed veterinarians shall complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of continuing professional education in veterinary medicine every biennium.
• FAC 61G18-16.002(2): "1 hour on dispensing legend drugs, 2 hours on Florida veterinary laws and rules" — FL Admin Code 61G18-16.002(2)
• FAC 61G18-16.002: "A minimum of thirty (30) hours of approved continuing education every biennium shall be required for renewal." — FAC 61G18-16.002(2)

Licensing Board

floridasveterinarymedicine.gov