Veterinary Continuing Education
Kentucky Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Kentucky, with the rule sources and board link.
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 CE may be earned online, however at least half (15 hours) must be in a live, realtime format either in-person or online. Live online webinars count as live realtime.
- Additional information
- 50% (15hrs) must be live realtime (in-person or online). 20 of 30 hrs must be directly related to vet med practice. Max 10 hrs practice management.
- Rule reference
- KRS 321.211; 201 KAR 16:590
Required Subjects
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Controlled Substances, Antimicrobials, or State/Federal Laws | per biennial cycle (eff. after Sep 30, 2024) | 201 KAR 16:590 |
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited (min 15 required live realtime) | Live in-person or live online KBVE CE page |
| Non interactive online | Max 15 hours | Non-live/non-realtime online CE KBVE CE page |
| Non scientific | Max 10 hours | Practice management KBVE CE page |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- KBVE CE page: "30 CEUs are required during a renewal cycle (October 1 of an even year to September 30 of the next even year)."
- 201 KAR 16:590: "For the renewal period and reinstatements beginning after September 30, 2024, at least two (2) of the thirty (30) required renewal hours shall be in: 1. Pharmacy or controlled substances; 2. Antimicrobials; or 3. State or federal laws and regulations related to the practice of veterinary medicine."
- KBVE CE page: "October 1 of an even year to September 30 of the next even 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.