Veterinary Continuing Education
North Carolina Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in North Carolina, 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
- 20 hours · yearly
- Renewal frequency
- Every 1 year
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 20 hours · Max 10 hours for non-interactive formats (self-study, prerecorded webinars, non-interactive online). Live-interactive online (webinars with real-time interaction) count toward the remaining 10 hours with no cap. Effectively 100% online if half is live-interactive.
- Additional information
- 50% max non-interactive/self-study (10 hrs). 2 hrs controlled substances abuse required per cycle (since 2020). Live-interactive online unlimited.
- Rule reference
- 21 NCAC 66 .0206
Required Subjects
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled Substances Abuse |
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | Live webinars with real-time interaction, conferences, workshops 21 NCAC 66 .0206(1), (3), (4) |
| Non interactive online | Max 10 hours | Self-study, prerecorded webinars, non-interactive online NCVMB CE page |
| Self study | Max 10 hours (combined with non-interactive) | Shares cap with all non-interactive formats NCVMB CE page |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- NCVMB CE page: "Proof of twenty (20) hours required each year"
- NCVMB CE page: "Beginning 2020: Two (2) hours of CE on the "abuse of controlled substances" will be required per renewal cycle"
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.