Source-Verified Data

Illinois Veterinary
CE Requirements

Illinois requires 40 hours of CE every 2 years (idfpr.illinois.gov). None

Verified Feb 18, 2026 idfpr.illinois.gov ↗

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

40 hours every 2 yrs
40
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
Unlimited
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Live webinars, conferences, workshops

Unlimited
Unlimited

No cap on online/self-study delivery

Unlimited
Unlimited

No separate self-study cap

What Counts as CE in Illinois

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (Unlimited 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
Illinois402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Indiana402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Iowa603 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kentucky302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Missouri101 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "Each person who applies for renewal of a license as a veterinarian is required to complete 40 hours of continuing education (CE)" — 68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25(a)(1) View source ↗
  2. 2
    Each person who applies for renewal of a license as a veterinarian is required to complete 40 hours of continuing education relevant to the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery during the prerenewal period. CE credit hours used to satisfy this requirement may be achieved through self study courses offered by an approved provider. No delivery format caps specified. — 68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25(a) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "CE credit hours used to satisfy this requirement may be achieved through self study courses offered by an approved provider" — 68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25(a)(5) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Illinois regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the idfpr.illinois.gov.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Illinois's veterinary CE requirements?
Illinois requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. None
Does Illinois accept online CE for veterinarians?
Illinois has no restriction on online or self-study delivery. All 40 hours may be completed via any approved format including self-study courses.
What mandatory CE topics does Illinois require?
Illinois does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Illinois allow CE hour carryover?
No. Illinois does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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