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Arizona Veterinary
CE Requirements

Arizona requires 20 hours of CE every 2 years (vetboard.az.gov). Interactive requirement for online CE. Max 5 hrs self-study (tapes/CDs/reading). Max 2 hrs practice management. 3 hrs opioid/SUD CE required only for DEA-registered vets.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 vetboard.az.gov ↗

Requirements change; always confirm with the board. We cite primary sources and show last verification date.

20 hours every 2 yrs
20
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
5 hrs
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Interactive programs, including interactive internet programs

Unlimited (must be interactive)
Unlimited

Online CE must be interactive to receive full credit

Max 2 hours
Max 2 hrs

Practice management

Max 5 hours
Max 5 hrs

Tapes, CDs, reading articles

Mandatory Topics

Opioid/Substance Use Disorder — 3 hrs / per biennial cycle (DEA registrants only) ↗

What Counts as CE in Arizona

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (5 hrs cap)
Rules & Policies
  • ✗ No carryover — excess hours don't roll over
  • ✓ RACE accepted — Vet On It is Provider #50-29055

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
Arizona202 yearsNo✓ Verified
California362 yearsNo✓ Verified
Colorado322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Nevada201 yearsNo✓ Verified
New Mexico151 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "a licensee shall complete 20 credit hours of Board-approved continuing education" — R3-11-401(A) View source ↗
  2. 2
    "One credit hour for each hour of continuing education obtained at an interactive program, including an interactive program on the internet" — R3-11-401(A)(5) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "ALL CE may be obtained online as long as it is interactive and is offered by one of the approved sources" — AZ Vet Board website View source ↗
  4. 4
    "A maximum of two credit hours in practice management" — R3-11-401(A)(1) View source ↗
  5. 5
    "to a maximum of five, for: Each hour of study using tapes or CDs...Each hour spent reading articles" — R3-11-401(A)(4) View source ↗
  6. 6
    "at least 3 hours of opioid, substance use disorder or addiction-related continuing education each license renewal cycle" — ARS § 32-3248.01 View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Arizona regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the vetboard.az.gov.

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APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). Arizona veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/arizona/
MLA:
"Arizona Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/arizona/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Arizona's veterinary CE requirements?
Arizona requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Opioid/Substance Use Disorder (3 hrs). Interactive requirement for online CE. Max 5 hrs self-study (tapes/CDs/reading). Max 2 hrs practice management. 3 hrs opioid/SUD CE required only for DEA-registered vets.
Does Arizona accept online CE for veterinarians?
ALL CE may be obtained online as long as it is interactive. Non-interactive self-study (tapes, CDs, reading) capped at 5 hours. Interactive online programs receive full credit.
What mandatory CE topics does Arizona require?
Arizona requires: Opioid/Substance Use Disorder (3 hrs, per biennial cycle (DEA registrants only)).
Does Arizona allow CE hour carryover?
No. Arizona does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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