Source-Verified Data

North Carolina Veterinary
CE Requirements

North Carolina requires 20 hours of CE every 1 year (ncvmb.org). 50% max non-interactive/self-study (10 hrs). 2 hrs controlled substances abuse required per cycle (since 2020). Live-interactive online unlimited.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 ncvmb.org ↗

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

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

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Live webinars with real-time interaction, conferences, workshops

Max 10 hours
Max 10 hrs

Self-study, prerecorded webinars, non-interactive online

Max 10 hours (combined with non-interactive)
Max 10 hrs

Shares cap with all non-interactive formats

Mandatory Topics

Controlled Substances Abuse — 2 hrs/yr

What Counts as CE in North Carolina

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (10 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
North Carolina201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Georgia302 yearsNo✓ Verified
South Carolina302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Tennessee201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Virginia151 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "Proof of twenty (20) hours required each year" — NCVMB CE page View source ↗
  2. 2
    A veterinarian shall earn 20 continuing education credit hours for the calendar year license renewal period. A maximum of 10 hours may be obtained pursuant to independent self-study courses, prerecorded webinars, audio conferences, and non-interactive on-line presentations. One continuing education credit hour may be earned for each hour of in-person attendance or live interactive attendance at courses presented by approved providers. No cap on live interactive hours. — 21 NCAC 66 .0206(1), (3), (4) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "A maximum of ten (10) hours may be obtained for independent self-study courses, prerecorded webinars, audio conferences, and non-interactive on-line presentations" — NCVMB CE page View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary North Carolina regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the ncvmb.org.

Cite This Page

APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). North Carolina veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/north-carolina/
MLA:
"North Carolina Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/north-carolina/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are North Carolina's veterinary CE requirements?
North Carolina requires 20 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Mandatory topics: Controlled Substances Abuse (2 hrs/yr). 50% max non-interactive/self-study (10 hrs). 2 hrs controlled substances abuse required per cycle (since 2020). Live-interactive online unlimited.
Does North Carolina accept online CE for veterinarians?
Max 10 hours for non-interactive formats (self-study, prerecorded webinars, non-interactive online). Live-interactive online (webinars with real-time interaction) count toward the remaining 10 hours with no cap. Effectively 100% online if half is live-interactive.
What mandatory CE topics does North Carolina require?
North Carolina requires: Controlled Substances Abuse (2 hrs/yr).
Does North Carolina allow CE hour carryover?
No. North Carolina does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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