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New Jersey Veterinary
CE Requirements

New Jersey requires 20 hours of CE every 2 years (njconsumeraffairs.gov). 1hr opioid drugs per cycle (since June 2019). 17 hrs must be surgery/medicine/dentistry. Max 4 hrs business management. Max 5 hrs self-assessment from peer-reviewed journals. Up to 2 hrs for pro bono vet care.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 njconsumeraffairs.gov ↗

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

20 hours every 2 yrs
20
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
5 hrs
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No format restrictions in regulation

Unlimited
Unlimited

No online cap in regulation

Max 3 hours (non-clinical)
Max 3 hrs

17 must be surgery/medicine/dentistry; max 4 business management

Max 5 hours
Max 5 hrs

Self-assessment tests from peer-reviewed journals only

Mandatory Topics

Prescription Opioid Drugs — 1 hr/cycle

What Counts as CE in New Jersey

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (5 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
New Jersey202 yearsNo✓ Verified
Delaware242 yearsNo✓ Verified
New York453 yearsNo✓ Verified
Pennsylvania302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "complete 20 credit hours of continuing education in the preceding biennial license period" — N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.10(b) View source ↗
  2. 2
    Each applicant for biennial license renewal shall complete 20 credit hours of continuing education in the preceding biennial license period. At least 17 shall be in surgery, medicine, or dentistry. No delivery format restrictions specified in regulation. — N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.10(b) View source ↗
  3. 3
    Continuing education credit accepted from approved providers including RACE, AVMA seminars, veterinary school courses, VIN courses, and self-assessment tests from peer reviewed journals. No cap on online or non-interactive delivery methods. — N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.10(d) View source ↗
  4. 4
    "(b)(1) At least 17 shall be in surgery, medicine, or dentistry; (2) No more than four shall be in courses related solely to business management" — N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.10(b)(1)(2) View source ↗
  5. 5
    "(d)(5) ...up to five credit hours per biennial period" — N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.10(d)(5) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary New Jersey regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the njconsumeraffairs.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are New Jersey's veterinary CE requirements?
New Jersey requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Prescription Opioid Drugs (1 hr/cycle). 1hr opioid drugs per cycle (since June 2019). 17 hrs must be surgery/medicine/dentistry. Max 4 hrs business management. Max 5 hrs self-assessment from peer-reviewed journals. Up to 2 hrs for pro bono vet care.
Does New Jersey accept online CE for veterinarians?
No online/in-person distinction in the regulation. All 20 hours may be completed online. The regulation focuses on content requirements (17 hrs surgery/medicine/dentistry) rather than delivery format.
What mandatory CE topics does New Jersey require?
New Jersey requires: Prescription Opioid Drugs (1 hr/cycle).
Does New Jersey allow CE hour carryover?
No. New Jersey does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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