Source-Verified Data

New York Veterinary
CE Requirements

New York requires 45 hours of CE every 3 years (op.nysed.gov). 2 hrs controlled substances per triennial cycle. Self-instructional capped at 22.5 of 45 hrs. First triennial exempt. Spay/neuter services can offset up to 3 hrs.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 op.nysed.gov ↗

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

45 hours every 3 yrs
45
Total Hours
1
3yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
22.5 hrs
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Includes live webinars — NY explicitly classifies live online instruction as non-self-instructional

Max 22.5 hours
Max 22.5 hrs

Self-instructional coursework (async, on-demand, pre-recorded)

Max 22.5 hours (combined with non-interactive)
Max 22.5 hrs

Shares cap with all self-instructional formats

Mandatory Topics

Controlled Substances — 2 hrs / per triennial cycle

What Counts as CE in New York

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (22.5 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 York453 yearsNo✓ Verified
Connecticut242 yearsNo✓ Verified
Massachusetts151 yearsNo✓ Verified
New Jersey202 yearsNo✓ Verified
Pennsylvania302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    veterinarians to complete 45 hours...of acceptable continuing education every three years — Education Law §6704-a View source ↗
  2. 2
    "self-instructional coursework" means structured study...that is based on audio, audio-visual, written, on-line, and/or other media, and does not include live instruction, transmitted in person or otherwise, during which the student may communicate and interact with the instructor and other students — 8 NYCRR §62.8(a)(3) View source ↗
  3. 3
    a maximum of 22½ hours of which may be self-instructional coursework — 8 NYCRR §62.8(c)(1) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary New York regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the op.nysed.gov.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are New York's veterinary CE requirements?
New York requires 45 hours of continuing education every 3 years. Mandatory topics: Controlled Substances (2 hrs). 2 hrs controlled substances per triennial cycle. Self-instructional capped at 22.5 of 45 hrs. First triennial exempt. Spay/neuter services can offset up to 3 hrs.
Does New York accept online CE for veterinarians?
22.5hr max for self-instructional (async/on-demand). Live webinars count as live instruction with no cap. Effectively 100% online if ≥22.5 hrs are live webinar.
What mandatory CE topics does New York require?
New York requires: Controlled Substances (2 hrs, per triennial cycle).
Does New York allow CE hour carryover?
No. New York does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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