Source-Verified Data

New Hampshire Veterinary
CE Requirements

New Hampshire requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years (oplc.nh.gov). Min 6 hrs earned per each 12-month period. Online cap UNCONFIRMED — not specified in fetched regulation text.

Verified Feb 19, 2026 oplc.nh.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

Max 4 hours
Max 4 hrs

Complementary/alternative veterinary therapies

Unlimited
Unlimited

No format restrictions found

UNCONFIRMED (no cap found)
Unlimited

Regulation text doesn't specify online caps

Max 6 hours
Max 6 hrs

Practice management, professional development, wellness

Max 15 hours (50%)
Max 15 hrs

Passive prerecorded learning

Mandatory Topics

Medical Records, Law, or Ethics — 1 hr / per biennial cycle ↗
Opioid Use or Prescribing — 1 hr / per biennial cycle ↗

What Counts as CE in New Hampshire

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
New Hampshire302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Maine242 yearsNo✓ Verified
Massachusetts151 yearsNo✓ Verified
Vermont242 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "minimum of 30 hours of continuing education" — Vet 403.01 View source ↗
  2. 2
    Maximum 4 hours in complementary/alternative veterinary therapies — NH Administrative Rules Vet 400 View source ↗
  3. 3
    "minimum of 30 hours of continuing education" "during the immediately preceding 24 months" — Vet 403.01 View source ↗
  4. 4
    Maximum 6 hours non-medical — NH Administrative Rules Vet 400 View source ↗
  5. 5
    No more than 50% of the required continuing education shall be through passive prerecorded learning. — NH Administrative Rules Vet 400 View source ↗
  6. 6
    At least 1 hour in medical records, law, or ethics — NH Administrative Rules Vet 400 View source ↗
  7. 7
    At least 1 hour in opioid use or prescribing of opioids — NH Administrative Rules Vet 400 View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary New Hampshire regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the oplc.nh.gov.

Cite This Page

APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). New Hampshire veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/new-hampshire/
MLA:
"New Hampshire Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/new-hampshire/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are New Hampshire's veterinary CE requirements?
New Hampshire requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Medical Records, Law, or Ethics (1 hr), Opioid Use or Prescribing (1 hr). Min 6 hrs earned per each 12-month period. Online cap UNCONFIRMED — not specified in fetched regulation text.
Does New Hampshire accept online CE for veterinarians?
Vet 403.01 does not specify online/distance restrictions in fetched text. Online percentage of 100% is unconfirmed but no cap was found. Minimum 6 hours must be earned per 12-month period.
What mandatory CE topics does New Hampshire require?
New Hampshire requires: Medical Records, Law, or Ethics (1 hr, per biennial cycle), Opioid Use or Prescribing (1 hr, per biennial cycle).
Does New Hampshire allow CE hour carryover?
No. New Hampshire does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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