Veterinary Continuing Education
Illinois Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Illinois, with the rule sources and board link.
Verified November 1, 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
- 40 hours · 2 years
- Renewal frequency
- Every 2 years
- Next renewal date
- January 31, 2027
- Online CE allowed
- 40 hours · Illinois has no restriction on online or self-study delivery. All 40 hours may be completed via any approved format including self-study courses.
- Rule reference
- 225 ILCS 115; 68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | Live webinars, conferences, workshops 68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25(a) |
| Non interactive online | Unlimited | No cap on online/self-study delivery 68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25(a)(5) |
| Self study | Unlimited | No separate self-study cap 68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25(a)(5) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- 68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25(a)(1): "Each person who applies for renewal of a license as a veterinarian is required to complete 40 hours of continuing education (CE)"
- IDFPR veterinarian application instruction sheet (vt-ac.pdf): your license will expire on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.
Licensing Board
Earn CE with Vet On It
RACE Approved Provider #50-29055. Courses are offered as Live Online Interactive Webinars and on demand. Confirm with your board which formats and how many hours count toward your renewal.
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.