Veterinary Continuing Education
Ohio Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Ohio, 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
- 30 hours · 2 years
- Renewal frequency
- Every 2 years
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 18 hours · At least 12 of 30 hours must be taken in person. Maximum 18 hours (60%) may be online. 20 hours must be approved medical programs directly related to practice. Max 10 hours practice management.
- Additional information
- 20 hours must be approved medical programs directly related to veterinary practice. At least 12 hours must be in-person. Max 10 hours practice management/professional development.
- Rule reference
- ORC §4741.16; OAC 4741-1-11
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | Live webinars, conferences — but at least 12 hrs must be in-person OAC 4741-1-11(C) |
| Non interactive online | Max 18 hours | Online/remote CE capped at 18 hours (60%) OAC 4741-1-11(C) |
| Non scientific | Max 10 hours | Practice management/professional development OAC 4741-1-11(A) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- ORC §4741.16(B): "a licensed veterinarian shall demonstrate...that the licensed veterinarian has completed thirty hours of continuing education"
- ORC §4741.16(A): "A license to practice veterinary medicine...expires biennially on the first day of March in even-numbered years"
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.