Veterinary Continuing Education
Utah Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Utah, with the rule sources and board link.
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
- 24 hours · 2 years
- Renewal frequency
- Every 2 years
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 24 hours · All 24 hours may be online. Non-interactive courses (no instructor present) must include an examination. Max 6 hours practice management. Live online with instructor = live instruction.
- Additional information
- 1 hr opioid use/dependency recognition. 1 hr communication/DEI in workplace. Max 6 hrs practice management. Online courses without instructor must include exam.
- Rule reference
- Utah Admin. Code R156-28-304a; Title 58, Chapter 28
Required Subjects
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid Use and Dependency Recognition | per biennial cycle | R156-28-304a(1)(b) | |
| Communication/DEI in Veterinary Workplace | per biennial cycle | R156-28-304a(1)(c) |
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | No cap on live/interactive CE R156-28-304a(1)(a) |
| Non interactive online | Unlimited (with exam requirement) | Courses without instructor present must include examination R156-28-304a(4)(d) |
| Non scientific | Max 6 hours | Practice management courses R156-28-304a(4)(c) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- R156-28-304a(1)(a): "at least 24 hours of qualified continuing education"
- R156-28-304a(1)(b)(c): 1hr opioid: "recognizing opioid use and dependency in office staff, clients, and coworkers" + 1hr communication: "topics that improve communication in the veterinary workplace"
- R156-28-304a(1)(a): "each two-year period commencing on September 30 of each even-numbered year"
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.