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Oregon Veterinary
CE Requirements

Oregon requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years (oregon.gov). Min 1 hour judicious antibiotic use and 1 hour analgesia/anesthesia per cycle. Journal reading max 4 hours. Non-scientific subjects max 6 hours. All 30 hours may be obtained online (OAR 875-010-0090).

Verified Feb 18, 2026 oregon.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
4 hrs
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Workshops, seminars, live webinars

Unlimited
Unlimited

All 30 hours may be obtained online (OAR 875-010-0090)

Max 6 hours
Max 6 hrs

Practice management, communication, stress management

Max 4 hours
Max 4 hrs

Journal reading only (1 subscription = 1 hour)

Mandatory Topics

Analgesia/Anesthesia — 1 hr
Judicious Antibiotic Use — 1 hr

What Counts as CE in Oregon

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (4 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
Oregon302 yearsNo✓ Verified
California362 yearsNo✓ Verified
Idaho152 yearsNo✓ Verified
Nevada201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Washington302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    Veterinarians shall report 30 hours of CE to the Board with license renewals for every odd-numbered year. — OAR 875-010-0090(2) View source ↗
  2. 2
    Attendance at scientific workshops or seminars approved by the Board or by RACE. No cap on live interactive hours. — OAR 875-010-0090(2)(a) View source ↗
  3. 3
    The required hours may be obtained online and be satisfied with any combination of the following continuing education activities. — OAR 875-010-0090(2) View source ↗
  4. 4
    A maximum of six hours for veterinarians or three hours for certified veterinary technicians of workshops or seminars on non-scientific subjects relating to the practice of veterinary medicine such as communication skills, practice management, stress management, or chemical impairment. — OAR 875-010-0090(2)(c) View source ↗
  5. 5
    A maximum of four hours for veterinarians or two hours for certified veterinary technicians reading approved scientific journals. One subscription to an approved journal is equal to one hour of credit. — OAR 875-010-0090(2)(b) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Oregon regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the oregon.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Oregon's veterinary CE requirements?
Oregon requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Analgesia/Anesthesia (1 hr), Judicious Antibiotic Use (1 hr). Min 1 hour judicious antibiotic use and 1 hour analgesia/anesthesia per cycle. Journal reading max 4 hours. Non-scientific subjects max 6 hours. All 30 hours may be obtained online (OAR 875-010-0090).
Does Oregon accept online CE for veterinarians?
All 30 hours may be obtained online per OAR 875-010-0090. No distinction between live and async online for the main CE requirement. Journal reading (self-study) capped at 4 hours.
What mandatory CE topics does Oregon require?
Oregon requires: Analgesia/Anesthesia (1 hr), Judicious Antibiotic Use (1 hr).
Does Oregon allow CE hour carryover?
No. Oregon does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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