South Carolina Veterinary CE Requirements

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

10 hours · At least 20 of 30 hours must be live in-person or live digital interactive programs (live webinars count as live); max 10 hours pre-recorded or written (S.C. Code Regs. 120-6(A)(3)(c)). Controlled substances CE (2hrs) required for vets with DEA registration/prescribing authority.

Additional information

2 hrs controlled substances CE (if DEA registered). Min 20 hrs live (in-person or live digital interactive); max 10 hrs pre-recorded/written. CE Broker is official tracking system.

Rule reference

SC Code §40-69-255; SC Code of Regulations Chapter 120-6

Required Subjects

Delivery Limits

Veterinary Technicians

Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.

Sources

• Clinician's Brief / SC Board: "30 hours every 2 years"
• SC Code §40-69-255: "complete at least two hours of continuing education every two years related to approved procedures of prescribing and monitoring controlled substances"
• SC Board: Biennial, license expires March 31 of odd-numbered years

Licensing Board

llr.sc.gov