Source-Verified Data

Ohio Veterinary
CE Requirements

Ohio requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years (ovmlb.ohio.gov). 20 hours must be approved medical programs directly related to veterinary practice. At least 12 hours must be in-person. Max 10 hours practice management/professional development.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 ovmlb.ohio.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
Unlimited

Live webinars, conferences — but at least 12 hrs must be in-person

Max 18 hours
Max 18 hrs

Online/remote CE capped at 18 hours (60%)

Max 10 hours
Max 10 hrs

Practice management/professional development

What Counts as CE in Ohio

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
Ohio302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Indiana402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kentucky302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Michigan453 yearsNo✓ Verified
Pennsylvania302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "a licensed veterinarian shall demonstrate...that the licensed veterinarian has completed thirty hours of continuing education" — ORC §4741.16(B) View source ↗
  2. 2
    "at least twelve hours for veterinarians...must be taken in person per renewal period" — OAC 4741-1-11(C) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "No more than ten hours may be in practice management/professional development" — OAC 4741-1-11(A) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Ohio regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the ovmlb.ohio.gov.

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APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). Ohio veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/ohio/
MLA:
"Ohio Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/ohio/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ohio's veterinary CE requirements?
Ohio requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 20 hours must be approved medical programs directly related to veterinary practice. At least 12 hours must be in-person. Max 10 hours practice management/professional development.
Does Ohio accept online CE for veterinarians?
At least 12 of 30 hours must be taken in person. Maximum 18 hours (60%) may be online. 20 hours must be approved medical programs directly related to practice. Max 10 hours practice management.
What mandatory CE topics does Ohio require?
Ohio does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Ohio allow CE hour carryover?
No. Ohio does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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