Source-Verified Data

Puerto Rico Veterinary
CE Requirements

Puerto Rico requires 32 hours of CE every 3 years (salud.pr.gov). 30hrs CE + 2hrs mandatory Equidad y Respeto. Max 10hrs online.

Verified Feb 19, 2026 salud.pr.gov ↗

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

32 hours every 3 yrs
32
Total Hours
1
3yr
Cycle
—
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Mandatory Topics

Equidad y Respeto (Bioethics & Anti-Discrimination) — 2 hrs / per renewal ↗

What Counts as CE in Puerto Rico

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
Puerto Rico323 yearsNo✓ Verified
Colorado322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Nebraska322 yearsNo✓ Verified
South Dakota322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Alaska302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    30 horas Educación Continua + 2 horas adicional por el curso Equidad y Respecto — PR Dept of Health View source ↗
  2. 2
    2 horas adicional por el curso Equidad y Respecto — Orden Administrativa 2024-583 View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Puerto Rico regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the salud.pr.gov.

Cite This Page

APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). Puerto Rico veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/puerto-rico/
MLA:
"Puerto Rico Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/puerto-rico/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Puerto Rico's veterinary CE requirements?
Puerto Rico requires 32 hours of continuing education every 3 years. Mandatory topics: Equidad y Respeto (Bioethics & Anti-Discrimination) (2 hrs). 30hrs CE + 2hrs mandatory Equidad y Respeto. Max 10hrs online.
Does Puerto Rico accept online CE for veterinarians?
Puerto Rico allows up to 10 hours of online CE per cycle (31% of total).
What mandatory CE topics does Puerto Rico require?
Puerto Rico requires: Equidad y Respeto (Bioethics & Anti-Discrimination) (2 hrs, per renewal).
Does Puerto Rico allow CE hour carryover?
No. Puerto Rico does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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