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Colorado Veterinary
CE Requirements

Colorado requires 32 hours of CE every 2 years (dpo.colorado.gov). 2 hours jurisprudence on CO Veterinary Practice Act. 1 hour substance use prevention training. Max 16 hrs nonbiomedical topics.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 dpo.colorado.gov ↗

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

32 hours every 2 yrs
32
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

All methods accepted

Unlimited
Unlimited

Digital formats whether live or not

Max 16 hours
Max 16 hrs

Nonbiomedical topics

Mandatory Topics

Jurisprudence — 2 hrs / per biennial cycle ↗
Substance Use Prevention — 1 hr / per biennial cycle ↗

What Counts as CE in Colorado

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

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
Colorado322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Arizona202 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Nebraska322 yearsNo✓ Verified
New Mexico151 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "at least 32 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years" — CO DPO CE page View source ↗
  2. 2
    "Online learning - such as a webinar, teleconference, and other digital formats whether live or not" — CO DPO CE page View source ↗
  3. 3
    "Up to 16 of the 32 required hours may be courses in nonbiomedical topics" — CO DPO CE page View source ↗
  4. 4
    "Two (2) hours of jurisprudence on the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act" — CO DPO CE page View source ↗
  5. 5
    "at least one (1) hour of Substance Use Prevention Training" — CO DPO CE page View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Colorado regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the dpo.colorado.gov.

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Vet On It CE. (2026). Colorado veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/colorado/
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Colorado's veterinary CE requirements?
Colorado requires 32 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Jurisprudence (2 hrs), Substance Use Prevention (1 hr). 2 hours jurisprudence on CO Veterinary Practice Act. 1 hour substance use prevention training. Max 16 hrs nonbiomedical topics.
Does Colorado accept online CE for veterinarians?
All delivery methods accepted including 'digital formats whether live or not'. No distinction between live and async online.
What mandatory CE topics does Colorado require?
Colorado requires: Jurisprudence (2 hrs, per biennial cycle), Substance Use Prevention (1 hr, per biennial cycle).
Does Colorado allow CE hour carryover?
No. Colorado does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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