Veterinary Continuing Education
New Hampshire Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in New Hampshire, with the rule sources and board link.
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
- 30 hours · 2 years
- Renewal frequency
- Every 2 years
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 15 hours · At least 50% (15 of 30 hours) must be in person or simultaneously interactive remote learning (live webinars count); no more than 50% may be passive prerecorded learning (Vet 403.01(i)-(j)). Minimum 6 hours must be earned per 12-month period.
- Additional information
- Min 6 hrs earned per each 12-month period. At least 1 hr opioid use or prescribing and at least 1 hr medical records, law, or ethics per renewal (Vet 403.01(f)-(g), readopted eff. 2026-09-22). Max 50% passive prerecorded.
- Rule reference
- Vet 403.01
Required Subjects
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Records, Law, or Ethics | per biennial cycle | NH Administrative Rules Vet 400 | |
| Opioid Use or Prescribing | per biennial cycle | NH Administrative Rules Vet 400 |
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | In person or simultaneously interactive remote learning; must be at least 50% of hours Vet 403.01 |
| Non interactive online | Max 15 hours (50%) | Passive prerecorded learning; at least 50% must be in person or simultaneously interactive remote N.H. Admin. Rules Vet 403.01(i)-(j) |
| Passive_prerecorded | Max 15 hours (50%) | Passive prerecorded learning NH Administrative Rules Vet 400 |
| Non_scientific | Max 6 hours | Practice management, professional development, wellness NH Administrative Rules Vet 400 |
| Alternative_therapy | Max 4 hours | Complementary/alternative veterinary therapies NH Administrative Rules Vet 400 |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- Vet 403.01: "minimum of 30 hours of continuing education"
- Vet 403.01: "during the immediately preceding 24 months" with "minimum of 6 hours earned per each 12-month period"
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.