Veterinary Continuing Education
Quebec Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Quebec, 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
- 40 hours · 2 years
- Renewal frequency
- Every 2 years
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 40 hours
- Additional information
- 40hrs/2yr mandatory (effective April 2024). Min 4hrs ethics/professional conduct. Excess hours NOT transferable. Exemptions for retired members.
- Rule reference
- Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des médecins vétérinaires (M-8, r. 12.01)
Required Subjects
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics & Professional Conduct | per 2-year cycle | OMVQ Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire |
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | No restriction on delivery method OMVQ Règlement sur la formation continue |
| Non interactive online | Unlimited | No online restriction found OMVQ Règlement sur la formation continue |
| Self study | Unlimited | No self-study cap specified OMVQ Règlement sur la formation continue |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- OMVQ: vous devez suivre 40 heures de formation sur une période de 2 ans
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.