Source-Verified Data

Kentucky Veterinary
CE Requirements

Kentucky requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years (kbve.ky.gov). 50% (15hrs) must be live realtime (in-person or online). 20 of 30 hrs must be directly related to vet med practice. Max 10 hrs practice management.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 kbve.ky.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
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited (min 15 required live realtime)
Unlimited

Live in-person or live online

Max 15 hours
Max 15 hrs

Non-live/non-realtime online CE

Max 10 hours
Max 10 hrs

Practice management

Mandatory Topics

Pharmacy/Controlled Substances, Antimicrobials, or State/Federal Laws — 2 hrs (choose from these categories) / per biennial cycle (eff. after Sep 30, 2024) ↗

What Counts as CE in Kentucky

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
Kentucky302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Illinois402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Indiana402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Missouri101 yearsNo✓ Verified
Ohio302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "30 CEUs are required during a renewal cycle (October 1 of an even year to September 30 of the next even year)." — KBVE CE page View source ↗
  2. 2
    "All CE may be earned online, however at least half (15 hours for veterinarians) must be earned in a live, realtime format either in-person or online." — KBVE CE page View source ↗
  3. 3
    "at least half (15 hours for veterinarians) must be earned in a live, realtime format" — KBVE CE page View source ↗
  4. 4
    "No more than ten (10) of the thirty (30) hours shall pertain to practice management" — KBVE CE page View source ↗
  5. 5
    "at least two (2) of the thirty (30) required renewal hours shall be in: 1. Pharmacy or controlled substances; 2. Antimicrobials; or 3. State or federal laws and regulations related to the practice of veterinary medicine." — 201 KAR 16:590 View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Kentucky regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the kbve.ky.gov.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Kentucky's veterinary CE requirements?
Kentucky requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Pharmacy/Controlled Substances, Antimicrobials, or State/Federal Laws (2 hrs (choose from these categories)). 50% (15hrs) must be live realtime (in-person or online). 20 of 30 hrs must be directly related to vet med practice. Max 10 hrs practice management.
Does Kentucky accept online CE for veterinarians?
All CE may be earned online, however at least half (15 hours) must be in a live, realtime format either in-person or online. Live online webinars count as live realtime.
What mandatory CE topics does Kentucky require?
Kentucky requires: Pharmacy/Controlled Substances, Antimicrobials, or State/Federal Laws (2 hrs (choose from these categories), per biennial cycle (eff. after Sep 30, 2024)).
Does Kentucky allow CE hour carryover?
No. Kentucky does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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