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Pennsylvania Veterinary
CE Requirements

Pennsylvania requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years (pa.gov). Board suspended enforcement of 25% self-study cap on 7/26/2024; rulemaking to permanently delete §31.15(b) is in progress. All CE may now be completed online. Office management/practice building courses excluded.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 pa.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
Unlimited
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Live webinars, conferences, workshops

Unlimited (§31.15(b) cap suspended 7/2024)
Unlimited

Previously capped at 25% (7.5 hrs) for correspondence/self-study; enforcement suspended 7/26/2024

Unlimited (§31.15(b) cap suspended 7/2024)
Unlimited

Previously capped at 25%; now unrestricted

What Counts as CE in Pennsylvania

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
Pennsylvania302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Delaware242 yearsNo✓ Verified
Maryland181 yearsNo✓ Verified
New Jersey202 yearsNo✓ Verified
New York453 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "Veterinarians shall complete 30 clock hours of continuing education courses approved by the Board during the 24 months preceding the renewal date" — 49 Pa. Code §31.15(a) View source ↗
  2. 2
    Veterinarians shall complete 30 clock hours of continuing education courses approved by the Board during the 24 months preceding the renewal date. A maximum of 25% of the hours may be earned by taking individual study or written or computer-based correspondence courses. No cap on live or interactive attendance. — 49 Pa. Code §31.15(a)-(b) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "The State Board of Veterinary Medicine...has decided to immediately suspend enforcement of 49 Pa. Code § 31.15(b), thereby allowing licensed veterinarians in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to obtain all required CE hours via in-person programs, online programs, or any combination thereof." — PA Board Special Notice (7/26/2024) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Pennsylvania regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the pa.gov.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Pennsylvania's veterinary CE requirements?
Pennsylvania requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Board suspended enforcement of 25% self-study cap on 7/26/2024; rulemaking to permanently delete §31.15(b) is in progress. All CE may now be completed online. Office management/practice building courses excluded.
Does Pennsylvania accept online CE for veterinarians?
As of 7/26/2024, PA Board suspended enforcement of the 25% self-study/correspondence cap (§31.15(b)) and is in the process of permanently deleting it. All 30 hours may now be completed online via any combination of live or on-demand programs.
What mandatory CE topics does Pennsylvania require?
Pennsylvania does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Pennsylvania allow CE hour carryover?
No. Pennsylvania does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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