Source-Verified Data

Connecticut Veterinary
CE Requirements

Connecticut requires 24 hours of CE every 2 years (portal.ct.gov). None

Verified Feb 18, 2026 portal.ct.gov ↗

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

24 hours every 2 yrs
24
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No format restrictions

Unlimited
Unlimited

No online cap

What Counts as CE in Connecticut

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
Connecticut242 yearsNo✓ Verified
Massachusetts151 yearsNo✓ Verified
New York453 yearsNo✓ Verified
Rhode Island242 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "each licensed veterinarian shall complete 24 contact hours every 2 years" — CGS § 20-201a View source ↗
  2. 2
    "courses, including on-line courses, offered or approved by national or state veterinary medical organizations" — CGS § 20-201a View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Connecticut regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the portal.ct.gov.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Connecticut's veterinary CE requirements?
Connecticut requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. None
Does Connecticut accept online CE for veterinarians?
No online cap mentioned. Online courses offered or approved by national or state veterinary medical organizations qualify. No distinction between live and async.
What mandatory CE topics does Connecticut require?
Connecticut does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Connecticut allow CE hour carryover?
No. Connecticut does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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