Veterinary Continuing Education
Pennsylvania Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Pennsylvania, with the rule sources and board link.
Verified November 1, 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
- November 30, 2026
- Online CE allowed
- 30 hours · As of 7/26/2024, PA Board suspended enforcement of the 25% self-study/correspondence cap (§31.15(b)) and is in the process of permanently deleting it. All 30 hours may now be completed online via any combination of live or on-demand programs.
- Additional information
- Board suspended enforcement of 25% self-study cap on 7/26/2024; rulemaking to permanently delete §31.15(b) is in progress. All CE may now be completed online. Office management/practice building courses excluded.
- Rule reference
- Veterinary Medicine Practice Act (63 P.S. §485); 49 Pa. Code §31.15
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | Live webinars, conferences, workshops 49 Pa. Code §31.15(a)-(b) |
| Non interactive online | Unlimited (§31.15(b) cap suspended 7/2024) | Previously capped at 25% (7.5 hrs) for correspondence/self-study; enforcement suspended 7/26/2024 PA Board Special Notice (7/26/2024) |
| Self study | Unlimited (§31.15(b) cap suspended 7/2024) | Previously capped at 25%; now unrestricted PA Board Special Notice (7/26/2024) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- 49 Pa. Code §31.15(a): "Veterinarians shall complete 30 clock hours of continuing education courses approved by the Board during the 24 months preceding the renewal date"
- 49 Pa. Code § 31.13(a): Licenses expire on November 30 of each even-numbered year, regardless of the date of issuance.
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.