Source-Verified Data

Tennessee Veterinary
CE Requirements

Tennessee requires 20 hours of CE every 1 year (tn.gov). 2 hrs controlled substance prescribing with TN Chronic Pain Guidelines annually. Max 10 hrs online/multimedia.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 tn.gov ↗

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

20 hours every 1 yr
20
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Live CE unrestricted

Max 10 hours
Max 10 hrs

Online/multimedia CE

Mandatory Topics

Controlled Substance Prescribing — 2 hrs / per year (annual) ↗

What Counts as CE in Tennessee

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
Tennessee201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Alabama201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Arkansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Georgia302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kentucky302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "20 hours per year" — Clinician's Brief / VetGirl View source ↗
  2. 2
    20 hours per year — TN Vet Board CE page View source ↗
  3. 3
    "10 hours may be obtained online (multimedia)" — Clinician's Brief / TN Board View source ↗
  4. 4
    "2 hours Continuing Education for Controlled Substance Prescribing with Tennessee Chronic Pain Guidelines" — includes "opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates and carisoprodol" — TN Vet Board CE page View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Tennessee regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the tn.gov.

Cite This Page

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Tennessee's veterinary CE requirements?
Tennessee requires 20 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Mandatory topics: Controlled Substance Prescribing (2 hrs). 2 hrs controlled substance prescribing with TN Chronic Pain Guidelines annually. Max 10 hrs online/multimedia.
Does Tennessee accept online CE for veterinarians?
Max 10 of 20 hours may be online (multimedia). 2 hours controlled substance prescribing required annually, covering opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and carisoprodol with TN Chronic Pain Guidelines.
What mandatory CE topics does Tennessee require?
Tennessee requires: Controlled Substance Prescribing (2 hrs, per year (annual)).
Does Tennessee allow CE hour carryover?
No. Tennessee does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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