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Quebec Veterinary
CE Requirements

Quebec requires 40 hours of CE every 2 years (zonemembre.omvq.qc.ca). 40hrs/2yr mandatory (effective April 2024). Min 4hrs ethics/professional conduct. Excess hours NOT transferable. Exemptions for retired members.

Verified Feb 19, 2026 zonemembre.omvq.qc.ca ↗

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

40 hours every 2 yrs
40
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
Unlimited
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No restriction on delivery method

Unlimited
Unlimited

No online restriction found

Unlimited
Unlimited

No self-study cap specified

Mandatory Topics

Ethics & Professional Conduct — 4 hrs / per 2-year cycle ↗

What Counts as CE in Quebec

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
Quebec402 yearsNo✓ Verified
New Brunswick302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Newfoundland and Labrador202 yearsNo✓ Verified
Ontario501 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    vous devez suivre 40 heures de formation sur une période de 2 ans — OMVQ View source ↗
  2. 2
    L'Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec (OMVQ) requires continuing education. No restriction on delivery method specified. — OMVQ Règlement sur la formation continue View source ↗
  3. 3
    Online continuing education activities accepted. No online delivery cap specified in OMVQ regulations. — OMVQ Règlement sur la formation continue View source ↗
  4. 4
    No self-study cap specified in OMVQ continuing education requirements. — OMVQ Règlement sur la formation continue View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Quebec regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the zonemembre.omvq.qc.ca.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Quebec's veterinary CE requirements?
Quebec requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Ethics & Professional Conduct (4 hrs). 40hrs/2yr mandatory (effective April 2024). Min 4hrs ethics/professional conduct. Excess hours NOT transferable. Exemptions for retired members.
Does Quebec accept online CE for veterinarians?
Quebec allows up to 40 hours of online CE per cycle (100% of total).
What mandatory CE topics does Quebec require?
Quebec requires: Ethics & Professional Conduct (4 hrs, per 2-year cycle).
Does Quebec allow CE hour carryover?
No. Quebec does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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