Veterinary Continuing Education
New York Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in New York, 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
- 45 hours · 22.5hr max for self-instructional (async/on-demand). Live webinars count as live instruction with no cap. Effectively 100% online if ≥22.5 hrs are live webinar.
- Additional information
- 2 hrs controlled substances per triennial cycle. Self-instructional capped at 22.5 of 45 hrs. First triennial exempt. Spay/neuter services can offset up to 3 hrs.
- Rule reference
- Education Law §6704-a; 8 NYCRR §62.8
Required Subjects
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled Substances | per triennial cycle |
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | Includes live webinars — NY explicitly classifies live online instruction as non-self-instructional 8 NYCRR §62.8(a)(3) |
| Non interactive online | Max 22.5 hours | Self-instructional coursework (async, on-demand, pre-recorded) 8 NYCRR §62.8(c)(1) |
| Self study | Max 22.5 hours (combined with non-interactive) | Shares cap with all self-instructional formats 8 NYCRR §62.8(c)(1) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- Education Law §6704-a: veterinarians to complete 45 hours...of acceptable continuing education every three years
- 8 NYCRR §62.8(c)(1)(iii): at least two hours of the required continuing education credits shall focus on the use, misuse, documentation, safeguarding and prescribing of controlled substances
- 8 NYCRR §62.8(c)(1): During each three-year registration period, meaning a registration period of a three years' duration
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.