Nebraska Veterinary CE Requirements

Re-verification pending · last reviewed February 19, 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

8 hours · Home study courses capped at 25% (8 of 32 hours). Need to verify if 'home study' encompasses all online or only self-paced. Controlled substances mandatory topic listed in current data but NOT found in 172 NAC 6-006 regulation text.

Additional information

Home study courses capped at 1/4 of total (8 hrs). Board approval required. Controlled substances mandatory topic UNCONFIRMED in regulation text.

Rule reference

172 NAC 6-006

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

• 172 NAC 6-006: "minimum of 32 hours of approved continuing education"
• NE DHHS; LB 731: "3 hours of the continuing education (CE) are required to be on the subject of opioids and .5 hours of the 3 required hours are to be on the subject Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)." — NE DHHS per LB 731 (38-145(6))
• 172 NAC 6-006: "during each two-year license period"

Licensing Board

dhhs.ne.gov