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Ontario Veterinary
CE Requirements

Ontario requires 50 hours of CE every 1 year (cvo.org). 50hrs/yr recommended (150hrs/3yr). Reporting mandatory but specific hours not enforced. CPD Activity Log in Professional Practice Portal. Categories: Organized (A1-A5) and Self-directed (B1-B5).

Verified Feb 19, 2026 cvo.org ↗

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

50 hours every 1 yr
50
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
Unlimited
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No restriction

Unlimited
Unlimited

Virtual CPD events accepted (category A3)

Unlimited
Unlimited

Self-directed categories (B1-B5) accepted

What Counts as CE in Ontario

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (Unlimited 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
Ontario501 yearsNo✓ Verified
Manitoba201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Quebec402 yearsNo✓ Verified
British Columbia302 yearsNo✓ Verified
New Brunswick302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    The College recommends licensed members complete at least 50 hours of CPD each year, or 150 hours over a three-year period — CVO CPD Program View source ↗
  2. 2
    The College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) requires members to complete CE annually. No restriction on delivery method. CPD activities include structured and self-directed learning. — CVO Professional Practice Standard: CPD View source ↗
  3. 3
    Virtual CPD events and online learning accepted as Category A3 structured activities. No online delivery cap specified. — CVO CPD Program View source ↗
  4. 4
    Self-directed learning activities accepted as Category B (B1-B5). No self-study cap specified. — CVO CPD Program View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Ontario regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the cvo.org.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ontario's veterinary CE requirements?
Ontario requires 50 hours of continuing education every 1 year. 50hrs/yr recommended (150hrs/3yr). Reporting mandatory but specific hours not enforced. CPD Activity Log in Professional Practice Portal. Categories: Organized (A1-A5) and Self-directed (B1-B5).
Does Ontario accept online CE for veterinarians?
Ontario allows up to 50 hours of online CE per cycle (100% of total).
What mandatory CE topics does Ontario require?
Ontario does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Ontario allow CE hour carryover?
No. Ontario does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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