Tennessee 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

20 hours · yearly

Renewal frequency

Every 1 year

Next renewal date

Renewal date: check with your board

Online CE allowed

10 hours · Max 10 of 20 hours may be multimedia; the Board treats live webinars as multimedia, not live courses. For every two-year period, 2 of the required hours must pertain to regulatory issues, controlled substances, or professional ethics.

Additional information

2 hrs every two-year period in regulatory issues, controlled substances, or professional ethics (within the annual 20). Max 10 hrs multimedia (live webinars count as multimedia).

Rule reference

TN Rule 1730-01; TCA §63-12

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 / VetGirl: "20 hours per year"
• TN Vet Board CE page: "2 hours Continuing Education for Controlled Substance Prescribing with Tennessee Chronic Pain Guidelines" — includes "opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates and carisoprodol"
• TN Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners page (CE section + FAQ): The due date for attendance and completion of the required continuing education hours is December 31 of each year.

Licensing Board

www.tn.gov