Veterinary Continuing Education
Rhode Island Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Rhode Island, 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
- 24 hours · 2 years
- Renewal frequency
- Every 2 years
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 8 hours · Third-party sources (VetGirl/RACE) indicate only 4 hours of online CE accepted out of 24 total. This needs confirmation from regulation §14.8 full text.
- Additional information
- Only ~4 hours online CE accepted per third-party sources. Regulation text needs confirmation for exact online cap.
- Rule reference
- 216-RICR-40-05-14 §14.8; R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-25-6
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | In-person CE unrestricted 216-RICR-40-05-14 §14.8 |
| Non interactive online | Max 4 hours (UNCONFIRMED) | Per third-party sources; needs regulation confirmation VetGirl/RACE |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- 216-RICR-40-05-14 §14.8: "satisfactorily completed at least twenty-four (24) hours of continuing veterinary medical education"
- 216-RICR-40-05-14 §14.8: "in the preceding two (2) 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.