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Florida Veterinary
CE Requirements

Florida requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years (floridasveterinarymedicine.gov). 1 hour dispensing legend drugs; 2 hours laws/rules per cycle. Self-study/non-interactive max 15 hours. SB 382 exemption: DVMs with 10+ years clean license are legally CE-exempt (active as of 2026; FVMA advises completing CE regardless).

Verified Feb 18, 2026 floridasveterinarymedicine.gov ↗

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

30 hours every 2 yrs
30
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
15 hrs
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Live webinars, conferences, workshops

Max 15 hours
Max 15 hrs

Correspondence/non-interactive courses (FAC 61G18-16.002)

Max 15 hours
Max 15 hrs

Combined with non-interactive cap

Mandatory Topics

Dispensing Legend Drugs — 1 hr
Laws & Rules — 2 hrs

What Counts as CE in Florida

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (15 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
Florida302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Alabama201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Georgia302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Alaska302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kentucky302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    Licensed veterinarians shall complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of continuing professional education in veterinary medicine every biennium. — FAC 61G18-16.002(2) View source ↗
  2. 2
    Licensed veterinarians shall complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of continuing professional education in veterinary medicine every biennium. No restriction on live or interactive delivery formats. Interactive Distance Education Courses are not correspondence courses. — FAC 61G18-16.002(2) View source ↗
  3. 3
    Not more than fifteen (15) hours shall be non-interactive, correspondence courses. Interactive Distance Education Courses are not correspondence courses. — FAC 61G18-16.002(2)(b)-(c) View source ↗
  4. 4
    Not more than fifteen (15) hours shall be non-interactive, correspondence courses. — FAC 61G18-16.002(2)(b) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Florida regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the floridasveterinarymedicine.gov.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Florida's veterinary CE requirements?
Florida requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Dispensing Legend Drugs (1 hr), Laws & Rules (2 hrs). 1 hour dispensing legend drugs; 2 hours laws/rules per cycle. Self-study/non-interactive max 15 hours. SB 382 exemption: DVMs with 10+ years clean license are legally CE-exempt (active as of 2026; FVMA advises completing CE regardless).
Does Florida accept online CE for veterinarians?
All 30 hours can be completed online. Non-interactive/correspondence courses capped at 15 hours per FAC 61G18-16.002. Live interactive webinars are not restricted by this cap.
What mandatory CE topics does Florida require?
Florida requires: Dispensing Legend Drugs (1 hr), Laws & Rules (2 hrs).
Does Florida allow CE hour carryover?
No. Florida does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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