Veterinary Continuing Education
Michigan Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Michigan, 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
- 45 hours · 3 years
- Renewal frequency
- Every 3 years
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 33 hours · Max 33 hours (73%) non-interactive/async. At least 12 hours must be live (minimum 6 in-person). Live-interactive online (webinars with synchronous interaction) counts toward the 12 live hours but at least 6 must be physically in-person.
- Additional information
- 1hr medical records + 1hr vet law/controlled substances per cycle. 30 hrs must be scientific. Min 12 hrs live (6+ in-person). Max 33 hrs non-interactive. Max 15 hrs from publishing/teaching/committee.
- Rule reference
- Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.4933, R. 338.4931
Required Subjects
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Records | |||
| Veterinary Law / Controlled Substances |
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited (min 12 required, 6+ in-person) | At least 12 hours must be live; minimum 6 must be physically in-person Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.4933(1)(f)-(g) |
| Non interactive online | Max 33 hours | Online, electronic, printed, or non-synchronous formats R. 338.4933(1)(f) |
| Non scientific | Max 15 hours | 30 of 45 must be scientific in nature R. 338.4933(1)(c) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.4933: "The 45 hours of continuing education required pursuant to R 338.4931(2)"
- R. 338.4933(1)(d)(e): "(d) A minimum of 1 hour...must relate to medical records. (e) A minimum of 1 hour...must relate to state veterinary law or federal or state controlled substance laws"
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.