Source-Verified Data

Utah Veterinary
CE Requirements

Utah requires 24 hours of CE every 2 years (commerce.utah.gov). 1 hr opioid use/dependency recognition. 1 hr communication/DEI in workplace. Max 6 hrs practice management. Online courses without instructor must include exam.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 commerce.utah.gov ↗

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

24 hours every 2 yrs
24
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No cap on live/interactive CE

Unlimited (with exam requirement)
Unlimited

Courses without instructor present must include examination

Max 6 hours
Max 6 hrs

Practice management courses

Mandatory Topics

Communication/DEI in Veterinary Workplace — 1 hr / per biennial cycle ↗
Opioid Use and Dependency Recognition — 1 hr / per biennial cycle ↗

What Counts as CE in Utah

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
Utah242 yearsNo✓ Verified
Arizona202 yearsNo✓ Verified
Colorado322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Idaho152 yearsNo✓ Verified
Nevada201 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "at least 24 hours of qualified continuing education" — R156-28-304a(1)(a) View source ↗
  2. 2
    "shall assure the licensee's participation and acquisition of the knowledge and skills intended by an examination" — R156-28-304a(4)(d) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "up to six continuing education hours in practice management courses" — R156-28-304a(4)(c) View source ↗
  4. 4
    "At least one hour of the 24 hours shall be devoted to topics that improve communication in the veterinary workplace for clients, employees, or recruitment" — R156-28-304a(1)(c) View source ↗
  5. 5
    "At least one hour of the 24 hours shall be specifically related to recognizing opioid use and dependency in office staff, clients, and coworkers." — R156-28-304a(1)(b) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Utah regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the commerce.utah.gov.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Utah's veterinary CE requirements?
Utah requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Communication/DEI in Veterinary Workplace (1 hr), Opioid Use and Dependency Recognition (1 hr). 1 hr opioid use/dependency recognition. 1 hr communication/DEI in workplace. Max 6 hrs practice management. Online courses without instructor must include exam.
Does Utah accept online CE for veterinarians?
All 24 hours may be online. Non-interactive courses (no instructor present) must include an examination. Max 6 hours practice management. Live online with instructor = live instruction.
What mandatory CE topics does Utah require?
Utah requires: Communication/DEI in Veterinary Workplace (1 hr, per biennial cycle), Opioid Use and Dependency Recognition (1 hr, per biennial cycle).
Does Utah allow CE hour carryover?
No. Utah does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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