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Live interactive webinars are not explicitly addressed as a separate category in BPC §4846.5 but are generally accepted as interactive CE.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Antimicrobial stewardship 1hr every 4 years (SB 27). CRITICAL: California classifies on-demand/non-interactive online courses (even with quiz) as self-study — combined cap of 6 hours. Remaining 30+ hours must be live interactive.", "board_url": "https://www.vmb.ca.gov/", "statute_reference": "BPC §4846.5; 16 CCR §2015", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "See source", "citation_total_hours_source": "BPC §4846.5", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=4846.5.&lawCode=BPC", "citation_mandatory_text": "See source — SB 27 requires 1 hour antimicrobial stewardship every 4 years", "citation_mandatory_source": "BPC §4846.5(c)", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=4846.5.&lawCode=BPC", "citation_renewal_text": "See source", "citation_renewal_source": "BPC §4846.5", "citation_renewal_url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=4846.5.&lawCode=BPC", "flag_cdn_code": "us-ca", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:20.512Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:20.512Z" }, { "state_code": "CO", "state_name": "Colorado", "slug": "colorado", "country": "US", "total_hours": "32", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "32", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "All delivery methods accepted including 'digital formats whether live or not'. No distinction between live and async online.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "2 hours jurisprudence on CO Veterinary Practice Act. 1 hour substance use prevention training. 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Online courses offered or approved by national or state veterinary medical organizations qualify. No distinction between live and async.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "None", "board_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/public-health-hearing-office/board-of-veterinary-medicine/connecticut-state-board-of-veterinary-medicine", "statute_reference": "Connecticut General Statutes § 20-201a", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"each licensed veterinarian shall complete 24 contact hours every 2 years\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "CGS § 20-201a", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/vet/continuing-education", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"24 contact hours every 2 years\"", "citation_renewal_source": "CGS § 20-201a", "citation_renewal_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/vet/continuing-education", "flag_cdn_code": "us-ct", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:21.111Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:21.111Z" }, { "state_code": "DE", "state_name": "Delaware", "slug": "delaware", "country": "US", "total_hours": "24", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "24", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "No online restrictions mentioned on CE page. Approved sources include VIN and RACE (online providers). Full board rules (Section 10.0) not fully accessible online.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "None", "board_url": "https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/veterinarymedicine/", "statute_reference": "24 Del. C. Chapter 33; Board Rules Sections 10.0, 15.0", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"24 hours approved CE for Veterinarians\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "DE Board CE page", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/veterinarymedicine/continuing-education-and-audit-information/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Biennial: August 1 to July 31 of even-numbered years", "citation_renewal_source": "DE Board CE page", "citation_renewal_url": "https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/veterinarymedicine/continuing-education-and-audit-information/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-de", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:21.271Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:21.271Z" }, { "state_code": "DC", "state_name": "District of Columbia", "slug": "district-of-columbia", "country": "US", "total_hours": "36", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "36", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": null, "live_online_treated_as": null, "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "36 hrs/2yr. Unique mandatory topics: 3.6 hrs public health + 2 hrs LGBTQ cultural competency. 100% online allowed.", "board_url": "https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/162292", "statute_reference": null, "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "Total Required CE credits: 36 credits", "citation_total_hours_source": "DC Municipal Regulations", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/162292", "citation_mandatory_text": "3.6 credit hours of public health courses and 2 hours of LGBTQ courses", "citation_mandatory_source": "DC Municipal Regulations", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/162292", "citation_renewal_text": null, "citation_renewal_source": null, "citation_renewal_url": null, "flag_cdn_code": "us-dc", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:30.893Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:30.893Z" }, { "state_code": "FL", "state_name": "Florida", "slug": "florida", "country": "US", "total_hours": "30", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-05-31", "online_hours_allowed": "30", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "All 30 hours can be completed online. Non-interactive/correspondence courses capped at 15 hours per FAC 61G18-16.002. Live interactive webinars are not restricted by this cap.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "1 hour dispensing legend drugs; 2 hours laws/rules per cycle. Self-study/non-interactive max 15 hours. SB 382 exemption: DVMs with 10+ years clean license are legally CE-exempt (active as of 2026; FVMA advises completing CE regardless).", "board_url": "https://floridasveterinarymedicine.gov/", "statute_reference": "FL Stat §474.214; FAC 61G18-16.002", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "See source", "citation_total_hours_source": "FAC 61G18-16.002", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.flrules.org/gateway/RuleContent.asp?Type=1&ID=61G18-16.002", "citation_mandatory_text": "See source — 1hr dispensing legend drugs + 2hrs laws/rules", "citation_mandatory_source": "FAC 61G18-16.002", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://www.flrules.org/gateway/RuleContent.asp?Type=1&ID=61G18-16.002", "citation_renewal_text": "See source", "citation_renewal_source": "FAC 61G18-16.002", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.flrules.org/gateway/RuleContent.asp?Type=1&ID=61G18-16.002", "flag_cdn_code": "us-fl", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:21.432Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:21.432Z" }, { "state_code": "GA", "state_name": "Georgia", "slug": "georgia", "country": "US", "total_hours": "30", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "18", "online_percentage": 60, "online_note": "Max 15 hours interactive computer-generated courses + 3 hours journal studies. 2 hours LEAP must be in-person or live interactive webinar. 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Max 6 hrs in-house training.", "board_url": "https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-veterinary-medicine", "statute_reference": "O.C.G.A. §43-50-40; GA Board Rule 700-7-.03", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"Each veterinarian...must obtain thirty (30) hours of Board approved continuing education per biennium for license renewal\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "GA Rule 700-7-.03(a)(1)", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/700-7", "citation_mandatory_text": "\"two (2) per renewal period must be acquired in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism, which may be acquired in person or by live, interactive webinars\"", "citation_mandatory_source": "GA Rule 700-7-.03(a)(1)(i)", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/700-7", "citation_renewal_text": "\"Said license shall expire on December 31 of the even numbered years\"", "citation_renewal_source": "GA Rule 700-7-.01(1)", "citation_renewal_url": "https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/700-7", "flag_cdn_code": "us-ga", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:21.757Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:21.757Z" }, { "state_code": "GU", "state_name": "Guam", "slug": "guam", "country": "US", "total_hours": "0", "cycle_years": null, "cycle_description": "N/A", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "N/A", "online_hours_allowed": "0", "online_percentage": 0, "online_note": null, "live_online_treated_as": null, "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "NO VETERINARY LICENSING BOARD EXISTS in this territory. Not an AAVSB member jurisdiction. Data should not be published.", "board_url": null, "statute_reference": null, "verification_status": "no_board", "last_verified": null, "citation_total_hours_text": null, "citation_total_hours_source": null, "citation_total_hours_url": null, "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": null, "citation_renewal_source": null, "citation_renewal_url": null, "flag_cdn_code": "us-gu", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.320Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.320Z" }, { "state_code": "HI", "state_name": "Hawaii", "slug": "hawaii", "country": "US", "total_hours": "20", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "20", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "No online restrictions found. All 20 hours may be online from approved sponsors.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Must be from approved sponsor.", "board_url": "https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/veterinary/", "statute_reference": "HRS §471-9", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"All Veterinarian (VE) licensees on an 'active' status must have completed at least 20 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits from an approved sponsor prior to renewing their license pursuant to HRS §471-9.\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "HRS §471-9", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/veterinary/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Biennial, even years, due by 6/30", "citation_renewal_source": "HI DCCA", "citation_renewal_url": "https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/veterinary/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-hi", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:22.079Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:22.079Z" }, { "state_code": "ID", "state_name": "Idaho", "slug": "idaho", "country": "US", "total_hours": "15", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "15", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "IDAPA 24.38.01 does not specify online/live restrictions. Third-party sources suggest online is accepted. Transitioning from annual to biennial renewal starting Oct 2025.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Transitioning to biennial renewal as of Oct 2025. Online caps UNCONFIRMED — IDAPA rule doesn't specify.", "board_url": "https://dopl.idaho.gov/vet/", "statute_reference": "IDAPA 24.38.01.100.05", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "A renewing a licensee shall report fifteen (15) hours of completed continuing education to the Board", "citation_total_hours_source": "IDAPA 24.38.01.100.05", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/243801.pdf", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"Starting October 14, 2025, when you renew, your license will be valid for 2 years.\"", "citation_renewal_source": "DOPL Idaho", "citation_renewal_url": "https://dopl.idaho.gov/vet/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-id", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:22.238Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:22.238Z" }, { "state_code": "IL", "state_name": "Illinois", "slug": "illinois", "country": "US", "total_hours": "40", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "40", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "Illinois has no restriction on online or self-study delivery. All 40 hours may be completed via any approved format including self-study courses.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "None", "board_url": "https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/vet.html", "statute_reference": "225 ILCS 115; 68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"Each person who applies for renewal of a license as a veterinarian is required to complete 40 hours of continuing education (CE)\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25(a)(1)", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068015000000250r.html", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"A prerenewal period is the 24 months preceding the expiration date of the license\"", "citation_renewal_source": "68 Ill. Admin. Code §1500.25(a)(2)", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068015000000250r.html", "flag_cdn_code": "us-il", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:22.398Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:22.398Z" }, { "state_code": "IN", "state_name": "Indiana", "slug": "indiana", "country": "US", "total_hours": "40", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "40", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "CE from approved sponsors is fully accepted regardless of delivery method or ability to interact with presenter. Self-study credits limited to 10 hours per biennial period.", "live_online_treated_as": "live_instruction", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Self-study limited to 10 hours per biennial period. Self-study must include written exam/post-eval. Opioid CE requirement expires after July 1, 2025.", "board_url": "https://www.in.gov/vetboard/", "statute_reference": "888 IAC 1.1-10-1", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"40 hours of continuing education\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "IN Vet Board", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.in.gov/vetboard/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"biennial license renewal on October 15 of each odd-numbered year\"", "citation_renewal_source": "IN Vet Board", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.in.gov/vetboard/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-in", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:22.611Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:22.611Z" }, { "state_code": "IA", "state_name": "Iowa", "slug": "iowa", "country": "US", "total_hours": "60", "cycle_years": "3", "cycle_description": "3 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "30", "online_percentage": 50, "online_note": "Max 30 of 60 hours may be distance education. The remaining 30 must be non-distance. Board treats 'all on-line continuing education or webinars' as distance ed if RACE approved.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Max 30 hrs distance education. Max 20 hrs practice management. Graduate courses: 10x multiplier, max 30hrs. Up to 20 hrs carryover.", "board_url": "https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-division/iowa-board-veterinary-medicine", "statute_reference": "Iowa Code Chapter 169; IAC 811-11.1(169)", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"Within the last three licensing years, each licensee is to complete at least 60 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the board as a condition for license renewal.\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "IAC 811-11.1(169) [ARC 8020C, eff. 7/1/24]", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-division/iowa-board-veterinary-medicine", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Triennial, July 1 to June 30 (3rd year)", "citation_renewal_source": "IAC 811-11.1(169)", "citation_renewal_url": "https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-division/iowa-board-veterinary-medicine", "flag_cdn_code": "us-ia", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:22.823Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:22.823Z" }, { "state_code": "KS", "state_name": "Kansas", "slug": "kansas", "country": "US", "total_hours": "20", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "20", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "No explicit online/distance/live restrictions found on board FAQ or regulations. Kansas has an unusually broad and flexible CE definition.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "No carryover. No hardship waiver except military. Broad CE definition — board allows non-traditional CE activities.", "board_url": "https://kbve.kansas.gov/", "statute_reference": "K.S.A. Article 8", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"The Kansas Board requires each licensee obtain twenty (20) hours of CE during each year that begins on July 1, and ends on June 30.\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "KBVE FAQ", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://kbve.kansas.gov/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Annual, July 1 – June 30", "citation_renewal_source": "KBVE FAQ", "citation_renewal_url": "https://kbve.kansas.gov/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-ks", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:23.040Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:23.040Z" }, { "state_code": "KY", "state_name": "Kentucky", "slug": "kentucky", "country": "US", "total_hours": "30", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "30", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "All CE may be earned online, however at least half (15 hours) must be in a live, realtime format either in-person or online. Live online webinars count as live realtime.", "live_online_treated_as": "live_instruction", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "50% (15hrs) must be live realtime (in-person or online). 20 of 30 hrs must be directly related to vet med practice. Max 10 hrs practice management.", "board_url": "https://kbve.ky.gov/", "statute_reference": "KRS 321.211; 201 KAR 16:590", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"30 CEUs are required during a renewal cycle (October 1 of an even year to September 30 of the next even year).\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "KBVE CE page", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://kbve.ky.gov/", "citation_mandatory_text": "\"For the renewal period and reinstatements beginning after September 30, 2024, at least two (2) of the thirty (30) required renewal hours shall be in: 1. Pharmacy or controlled substances; 2. Antimicrobials; or 3. 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This is the opposite of most states.", "live_online_treated_as": "online", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Max 10 hrs online (includes ALL online, even Zoom). Live webinars classified as ONLINE, not in-person. Programs must be pre-approved or RACE. Board meeting attendance up to 6hrs/yr.", "board_url": "https://lsbvm.org/", "statute_reference": "LAC 46:LXXXV §403, §409", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"A minimum of 20 actual hours is required each fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) as a prerequisite for annual renewal of a license\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "LAC 46:LXXXV §403", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://lsbvm.org/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Annual, July 1 – June 30", "citation_renewal_source": "LAC 46:LXXXV §403", "citation_renewal_url": "https://lsbvm.org/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-la", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:23.469Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:23.469Z" }, { "state_code": "ME", "state_name": "Maine", "slug": "maine", "country": "US", "total_hours": "24", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "24", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "Board page doesn't mention online restrictions. Full board rules (Chapter 2) not accessible online. Online percentage of 100% is unconfirmed but no restrictions found.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "None", "board_url": "https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-veterinary-medicine", "statute_reference": "Title 32, Chapter 71-A, §4863", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"Continuing Education: 24 hours of board approved continuing education is required with renewal in even numbered year.\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "ME Board licensing page", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-veterinary-medicine", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"required with renewal in even numbered year\"", "citation_renewal_source": "ME Board licensing page", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-veterinary-medicine", "flag_cdn_code": "us-me", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:23.630Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:23.630Z" }, { "state_code": "MB", "state_name": "Manitoba", "slug": "manitoba", "country": "CA", "total_hours": "20", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "20", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": null, "live_online_treated_as": null, "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "None", "board_url": "https://www.mvma.ca/mvma-ce-program/", "statute_reference": "The Veterinary Medical Act (Manitoba); MVMA CE Policy", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "each licensed member must obtain 30 hours of continuing education (CE) credit hours each 24-month period", "citation_total_hours_source": "MVMA CE Program", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.mvma.ca/mvma-ce-program/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": null, "citation_renewal_source": null, "citation_renewal_url": null, "flag_cdn_code": "ca", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.745Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.745Z" }, { "state_code": "MD", "state_name": "Maryland", "slug": "maryland", "country": "US", "total_hours": "18", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "18", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "As of March 2023, regulation 15.14.10.05E has been updated to allow all CE credits to be obtained online. Previously had online restrictions.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Min 12 hrs scientific/clinical. Max 6 hrs non-scientific. 100% online allowed since March 2023 regulation change.", "board_url": "https://mda.maryland.gov/vetboard/", "statute_reference": "COMAR 15.14.10.05; Agriculture Article §2-301", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"Requirements: State regulations require veterinarians to obtain 18 CEs hours every year.\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "MD Vet Board CE page", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://mda.maryland.gov/vetboard/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Annual (fiscal year, June 30)", "citation_renewal_source": "MD Vet Board CE page", "citation_renewal_url": "https://mda.maryland.gov/vetboard/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-md", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:23.796Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:23.796Z" }, { "state_code": "MA", "state_name": "Massachusetts", "slug": "massachusetts", "country": "US", "total_hours": "15", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "15", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "Max 6 of 15 hours may be non-interactive instruction. 9 hours must be interactive. Live webinars likely count as interactive but regulation predates common live-online distinction. Effectively 100% online if 9+ hours are live webinars.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Min 9 hrs interactive. Max 6 hrs non-interactive instruction. Live interactive webinars likely count as interactive (unconfirmed).", "board_url": "https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-veterinary-medicine", "statute_reference": "256 CMR 9.01; M.G.L. c. 112, § 55", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"Licensed Veterinarians are required, as a condition of license renewal, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 55, to complete a minimum of 15 units of continuing education activities during the prior calendar year.\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "256 CMR 9.01(1)", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-veterinary-medicine", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"during the prior calendar year\"", "citation_renewal_source": "256 CMR 9.01(1)", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-veterinary-medicine", "flag_cdn_code": "us-ma", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:24.009Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:24.009Z" }, { "state_code": "MI", "state_name": "Michigan", "slug": "michigan", "country": "US", "total_hours": "45", "cycle_years": "3", "cycle_description": "3 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "33", "online_percentage": 73, "online_note": "Max 33 hours (73%) non-interactive/async. At least 12 hours must be live (minimum 6 in-person). Live-interactive online (webinars with synchronous interaction) counts toward the 12 live hours but at least 6 must be physically in-person.", "live_online_treated_as": "live_instruction", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "1hr medical records + 1hr vet law/controlled substances per cycle. 30 hrs must be scientific. Min 12 hrs live (6+ in-person). Max 33 hrs non-interactive. Max 15 hrs from publishing/teaching/committee.", "board_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/lara", "statute_reference": "Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.4933, R. 338.4931", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"The 45 hours of continuing education required pursuant to R 338.4931(2)\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.4933", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-4933", "citation_mandatory_text": "\"(d) A minimum of 1 hour...must relate to medical records. (e) A minimum of 1 hour...must relate to state veterinary law or federal or state controlled substance laws\"", "citation_mandatory_source": "R. 338.4933(1)(d)(e)", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-338-4933", "citation_renewal_text": null, "citation_renewal_source": null, "citation_renewal_url": null, "flag_cdn_code": "us-mi", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:24.170Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:24.170Z" }, { "state_code": "MN", "state_name": "Minnesota", "slug": "minnesota", "country": "US", "total_hours": "40", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "40", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "30 of 40 hours must be from interactive sources (lectures, seminars, wet labs, interactive television). Max 10 hours noninteractive. Interactive television/live webinars explicitly count as interactive, so effectively 100% can be online if 30+ hours are live webinars.", "live_online_treated_as": "live_instruction", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "30 of 40 hrs must be interactive (lectures, seminars, wet labs, interactive TV). Max 10 hrs noninteractive. Max 10 hrs practice management. Live webinars count as interactive.", "board_url": "https://mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine/", "statute_reference": "Minn. R. 9100.1000; Minn. Stat. §156.07", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"Thirty of the 40 required hours of continuing education credit must be obtained from interactive sources\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "Minn. R. 9100.1000, Subp. 5(A)", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Biennial", "citation_renewal_source": "Minn. R. 9100.1000, Subp. 1", "citation_renewal_url": "https://mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-mn", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:24.493Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:24.493Z" }, { "state_code": "MS", "state_name": "Mississippi", "slug": "mississippi", "country": "US", "total_hours": "15", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "5", "online_percentage": 33, "online_note": "Approximately 5 of 15 hours may be online per third-party sources (VetGirl, NAVC). Board rules PDF not machine-readable for direct verification. Manual verification against board rules required.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Max 5 hrs online CE per year. Board rules PDF not machine-readable — full details need manual verification.", "board_url": "https://mississippivetboard.org/", "statute_reference": "Mississippi Code §73-39-75", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "15 hours per year per multiple third-party sources (VetGirl, NAVC)", "citation_total_hours_source": "VetGirl/NAVC (board rules PDF not machine-readable)", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://mississippivetboard.org/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"expire August 1 of each year\"", "citation_renewal_source": "Mississippi Code §73-39-75", "citation_renewal_url": "https://mississippivetboard.org/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-ms", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:24.706Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:24.706Z" }, { "state_code": "MO", "state_name": "Missouri", "slug": "missouri", "country": "US", "total_hours": "10", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "10", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "No explicit percentage cap found for scientific online CE. Non-scientific has sub-caps (4hrs in-person + 4hrs electronic). Self-study journal reading capped at 2 hours.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Max 2 hrs journal self-study. Max 4 hrs non-scientific in-person. Max 4 hrs non-scientific electronic. Up to 10 hrs carryover.", "board_url": "https://pr.mo.gov/veterinarians.asp", "statute_reference": "20 CSR 2270-4.042; §§340.210, 340.258, 340.268 RSMo", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"all licensees shall provide satisfactory evidence of having completed at least ten (10) hours of continuing education each year\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "20 CSR 2270-4.042(1)", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://pr.mo.gov/veterinarians.asp", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Annual (Dec 1 - Nov 30)", "citation_renewal_source": "20 CSR 2270-4.042(2)", "citation_renewal_url": "https://pr.mo.gov/veterinarians.asp", "flag_cdn_code": "us-mo", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:24.866Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:24.866Z" }, { "state_code": "MT", "state_name": "Montana", "slug": "montana", "country": "US", "total_hours": "20", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "10", "online_percentage": 50, "online_note": "Max 10 of 20 hours from online courses. 'Online course' = at licensee's convenience, no interaction. Live platform with interaction = in-person course. Live webinars count as in-person.", "live_online_treated_as": "live_instruction", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "10 hours must be live/interactive", "board_url": "https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/veterinary-medicine/", "statute_reference": "ARM 24.225.511", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"20-hour CE requirement\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "ARM 24.225.511", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/veterinary-medicine/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"prior to renewal on November 1 of even-numbered years\"", "citation_renewal_source": "MT Board CE page", "citation_renewal_url": "https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/veterinary-medicine/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-mt", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:25.078Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:25.078Z" }, { "state_code": "NE", "state_name": "Nebraska", "slug": "nebraska", "country": "US", "total_hours": "32", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "8", "online_percentage": 25, "online_note": "Home study courses capped at 25% (8 of 32 hours). Need to verify if 'home study' encompasses all online or only self-paced. Controlled substances mandatory topic listed in current data but NOT found in 172 NAC 6-006 regulation text.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Home study courses capped at 1/4 of total (8 hrs). Board approval required. Controlled substances mandatory topic UNCONFIRMED in regulation text.", "board_url": "https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Veterinary-Medicine-and-Surgery.aspx", "statute_reference": "172 NAC 6-006", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"minimum of 32 hours of approved continuing education\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "172 NAC 6-006", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/nebraska/172-Neb-Admin-Code-Ch-6", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"during each two-year license period\"", "citation_renewal_source": "172 NAC 6-006", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/nebraska/172-Neb-Admin-Code-Ch-6", "flag_cdn_code": "us-ne", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:25.242Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:25.242Z" }, { "state_code": "NV", "state_name": "Nevada", "slug": "nevada", "country": "US", "total_hours": "20", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "10", "online_percentage": 50, "online_note": "NAC 638.041 explicitly caps distance learning/correspondence at 10 hours. Need to verify if RACE-approved live interactive webinars count as 'distance learning' or live CE under NV rules.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Max 10 hrs distance learning/correspondence. Board approval required (list in NAC 638.042).", "board_url": "https://nvvetboard.nv.gov", "statute_reference": "NAC 638.041", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"at least 20 hours of continuing education approved by the Board\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "NAC 638.041", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-638.html#NAC638Sec041", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"during the 12-month period immediately preceding the beginning of the new licensing year\"", "citation_renewal_source": "NAC 638.041", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-638.html#NAC638Sec041", "flag_cdn_code": "us-nv", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:25.409Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:25.409Z" }, { "state_code": "NB", "state_name": "New Brunswick", "slug": "new-brunswick", "country": "CA", "total_hours": "30", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "30", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": null, "live_online_treated_as": null, "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "30hrs/2yr mandatory. Max 6hrs journals, max 4hrs committee, max 4hrs lectures. Non-traditional vets: min 10hrs clinically relevant.", "board_url": "https://nbvma-amvnb.ca/", "statute_reference": "NBVMA By-Law 17.10", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "The number of required hours is thirty (30) accumulated over 2 years", "citation_total_hours_source": "NBVMA By-Law 17.10", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://nbvma-amvnb.ca/membership-renewal-form/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": null, "citation_renewal_source": null, "citation_renewal_url": null, "flag_cdn_code": "ca", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.798Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.798Z" }, { "state_code": "NH", "state_name": "New Hampshire", "slug": "new-hampshire", "country": "US", "total_hours": "30", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "15", "online_percentage": 50, "online_note": "Vet 403.01 does not specify online/distance restrictions in fetched text. Online percentage of 100% is unconfirmed but no cap was found. Minimum 6 hours must be earned per 12-month period.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Min 6 hrs earned per each 12-month period. Online cap UNCONFIRMED — not specified in fetched regulation text.", "board_url": "https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-veterinary-medicine", "statute_reference": "Vet 403.01", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"minimum of 30 hours of continuing education\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "Vet 403.01", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/rules/state-agencies/vet.html", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"during the immediately preceding 24 months\" with \"minimum of 6 hours earned per each 12-month period\"", "citation_renewal_source": "Vet 403.01", "citation_renewal_url": "https://gc.nh.gov/rules/state-agencies/vet.html", "flag_cdn_code": "us-nh", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:25.568Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:25.568Z" }, { "state_code": "NJ", "state_name": "New Jersey", "slug": "new-jersey", "country": "US", "total_hours": "20", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "20", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "No online/in-person distinction in the regulation. All 20 hours may be completed online. The regulation focuses on content requirements (17 hrs surgery/medicine/dentistry) rather than delivery format.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "1hr opioid drugs per cycle (since June 2019). 17 hrs must be surgery/medicine/dentistry. Max 4 hrs business management. Max 5 hrs self-assessment from peer-reviewed journals. Up to 2 hrs for pro bono vet care.", "board_url": "https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/vet/", "statute_reference": "N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.10", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"complete 20 credit hours of continuing education in the preceding biennial license period\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.10(b)", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-jersey/N-J-A-C-13-44-4-10", "citation_mandatory_text": "\"(3) one shall be in topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion\"", "citation_mandatory_source": "N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.10(b)(3)", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-jersey/N-J-A-C-13-44-4-10", "citation_renewal_text": "\"Commencing with the biennial renewal period beginning on June 30, 2019\"", "citation_renewal_source": "N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.10(b)(3)", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-jersey/N-J-A-C-13-44-4-10", "flag_cdn_code": "us-nj", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:25.727Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:25.727Z" }, { "state_code": "NM", "state_name": "New Mexico", "slug": "new-mexico", "country": "US", "total_hours": "15", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "15", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "Regulation (16.25.4 NMAC) caps non-contact hours at 50% (7.5 of 15 hours). However, the board has extended 100% online acceptance through 12/31/2026. After this date, the 50% cap may be reimposed.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Regulation caps non-contact hours at 50% (7.5 hrs) but board extended 100% online through 12/31/2026.", "board_url": "https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/veterinary-medicine/", "statute_reference": "16.25.4 NMAC", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "16.25.4 NMAC", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/veterinary-medicine/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Annual", "citation_renewal_source": "16.25.4 NMAC", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/veterinary-medicine/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-nm", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:26.047Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:26.047Z" }, { "state_code": "NY", "state_name": "New York", "slug": "new-york", "country": "US", "total_hours": "45", "cycle_years": "3", "cycle_description": "3 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "45", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "22.5hr max for self-instructional (async/on-demand). Live webinars count as live instruction with no cap. Effectively 100% online if ≥22.5 hrs are live webinar.", "live_online_treated_as": "live_instruction", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "2 hrs controlled substances per triennial cycle. Self-instructional capped at 22.5 of 45 hrs. First triennial exempt. Spay/neuter services can offset up to 3 hrs.", "board_url": "https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/veterinarian", "statute_reference": "Education Law §6704-a; 8 NYCRR §62.8", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "veterinarians to complete 45 hours...of acceptable continuing education every three years", "citation_total_hours_source": "Education Law §6704-a", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/veterinarian/continuing-education", "citation_mandatory_text": "at least two hours of the required continuing education credits shall focus on the use, misuse, documentation, safeguarding and prescribing of controlled substances", "citation_mandatory_source": "8 NYCRR §62.8(c)(1)(iii)", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://www.op.nysed.gov/title8/regulations-commissioner-education/subpart-62/628", "citation_renewal_text": "During each three-year registration period, meaning a registration period of a three years' duration", "citation_renewal_source": "8 NYCRR §62.8(c)(1)", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.op.nysed.gov/title8/regulations-commissioner-education/subpart-62/628", "flag_cdn_code": "us-ny", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:26.210Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:26.210Z" }, { "state_code": "NL", "state_name": "Newfoundland and Labrador", "slug": "newfoundland-and-labrador", "country": "CA", "total_hours": "20", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "20", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": null, "live_online_treated_as": null, "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "10hrs/yr or 20hrs/2yr. CVMA and NaLVMA membership required for licensing.", "board_url": "https://nlvetcollege.wixsite.com/my-site", "statute_reference": "Veterinary Medical Act (NL)", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "Veterinarians must obtain 10 hours of continuing education annually (or 20 hours over 2 years) to maintain their licenses", "citation_total_hours_source": "NL College of Veterinarians", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://sites.google.com/site/nlvetcollege/veterinary-licence/licence-renewal", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": null, "citation_renewal_source": null, "citation_renewal_url": null, "flag_cdn_code": "ca", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.852Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.852Z" }, { "state_code": "NC", "state_name": "North Carolina", "slug": "north-carolina", "country": "US", "total_hours": "20", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "20", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "Max 10 hours for non-interactive formats (self-study, prerecorded webinars, non-interactive online). Live-interactive online (webinars with real-time interaction) count toward the remaining 10 hours with no cap. Effectively 100% online if half is live-interactive.", "live_online_treated_as": "live_instruction", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "50% max non-interactive/self-study (10 hrs). 2 hrs controlled substances abuse required per cycle (since 2020). Live-interactive online unlimited.", "board_url": "https://www.ncvmb.org", "statute_reference": "21 NCAC 66 .0206", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"Proof of twenty (20) hours required each year\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "NCVMB CE page", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.ncvmb.org/professional.php?section=education", "citation_mandatory_text": "\"Beginning 2020: Two (2) hours of CE on the \"abuse of controlled substances\" will be required per renewal cycle\"", "citation_mandatory_source": "NCVMB CE page", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://www.ncvmb.org/professional.php?section=education", "citation_renewal_text": null, "citation_renewal_source": null, "citation_renewal_url": null, "flag_cdn_code": "us-nc", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:26.489Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:26.489Z" }, { "state_code": "ND", "state_name": "North Dakota", "slug": "north-dakota", "country": "US", "total_hours": "24", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "12", "online_percentage": 50, "online_note": "Board rules PDF not readable. Online caps and mandatory topics could not be verified. Current data (100% online, board approval required) is unconfirmed.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Board approval required for courses", "board_url": "https://www.ndbvme.org/", "statute_reference": "NDCC 43-29; NDBVME Board Rules", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"24 hours of CE per 24-month licensing period\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "NDBVME website", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.ndbvme.org/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"24-month licensing period\"", "citation_renewal_source": "NDBVME website", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.ndbvme.org/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-nd", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:26.756Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:26.756Z" }, { "state_code": "MP", "state_name": "Northern Mariana Islands", "slug": "northern-mariana-islands", "country": "US", "total_hours": "0", "cycle_years": null, "cycle_description": "N/A", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "N/A", "online_hours_allowed": "0", "online_percentage": 0, "online_note": null, "live_online_treated_as": null, "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "NO VETERINARY LICENSING BOARD EXISTS in this territory. Not an AAVSB member jurisdiction. Data should not be published.", "board_url": null, "statute_reference": null, "verification_status": "no_board", "last_verified": null, "citation_total_hours_text": null, "citation_total_hours_source": null, "citation_total_hours_url": null, "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": null, "citation_renewal_source": null, "citation_renewal_url": null, "flag_cdn_code": "us-mp", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.427Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.427Z" }, { "state_code": "NT", "state_name": "Northwest Territories", "slug": "northwest-territories", "country": "CA", "total_hours": "0", "cycle_years": null, "cycle_description": "Per home province", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "Per province", "online_hours_allowed": "0", "online_percentage": 0, "online_note": null, "live_online_treated_as": null, "requirement_type": "recommended", "special_requirements": "UNVERIFIED — No separate veterinary board found. Licensed through territorial government. CE requirements not confirmed on public websites. 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Live interactive webinars are generally unlimited. Opioid requirement (2hrs/2yr) has disputed statutory basis after SB 2155 repeal but Board still publishes it.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "2 hours opioid/controlled substances every 2 years (NOTE: statutory basis repealed by SB 2155, June 2025, but Board still publishes requirement). Correspondence max 5 hrs. Self-study max 3 hrs.", "board_url": "https://www.veterinary.texas.gov/", "statute_reference": "TX Occ Code §801.307; 22 TAC §573", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "See source", "citation_total_hours_source": "TX Occ Code §801.307", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.801.htm#801.307", "citation_mandatory_text": "See source — 2hrs opioid/controlled substances every 2yr (NOTE: statutory basis repealed by SB 2155 June 2025, Board still publishes)", "citation_mandatory_source": "TX Occ Code §801.307; SB 2155", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.801.htm#801.307", "citation_renewal_text": "See source", "citation_renewal_source": "TX Occ Code §801.307", "citation_renewal_url": "https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.801.htm#801.307", "flag_cdn_code": "us-tx", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:28.734Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:28.734Z" }, { "state_code": "VI", "state_name": "US Virgin Islands", "slug": "us-virgin-islands", "country": "US", "total_hours": "15", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "15", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": null, "live_online_treated_as": null, "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "UNVERIFIED — Board exists but CE specifics in board regulations not available online. Contact: boardofveterinary@doh.vi.gov", "board_url": "https://doh.vi.gov/office-of-professional-licensure-and-health-planning/board-veterinary-medicine/", "statute_reference": "USVI Code Title 27, Chapter 3, § 185", "verification_status": "needs_review", "last_verified": null, "citation_total_hours_text": null, "citation_total_hours_source": null, "citation_total_hours_url": null, "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": null, "citation_renewal_source": null, "citation_renewal_url": null, "flag_cdn_code": "us-vi", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.266Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:31.266Z" }, { "state_code": "UT", "state_name": "Utah", "slug": "utah", "country": "US", "total_hours": "24", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "24", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "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.", "live_online_treated_as": "live_instruction", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "1 hr opioid use/dependency recognition. 1 hr communication/DEI in workplace. Max 6 hrs practice management. Online courses without instructor must include exam.", "board_url": "https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/veterinary/", "statute_reference": "Utah Admin. Code R156-28-304a; Title 58, Chapter 28", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"at least 24 hours of qualified continuing education\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "R156-28-304a(1)(a)", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R156-28-304a", "citation_mandatory_text": "1hr opioid: \"recognizing opioid use and dependency in office staff, clients, and coworkers\" + 1hr communication: \"topics that improve communication in the veterinary workplace\"", "citation_mandatory_source": "R156-28-304a(1)(b)(c)", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R156-28-304a", "citation_renewal_text": "\"each two-year period commencing on September 30 of each even-numbered year\"", "citation_renewal_source": "R156-28-304a(1)(a)", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R156-28-304a", "flag_cdn_code": "us-ut", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:29.020Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:29.020Z" }, { "state_code": "VT", "state_name": "Vermont", "slug": "vermont", "country": "US", "total_hours": "24", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "24", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "100% online allowed per COVID allowance — may revert to pre-COVID restrictions. Board website failed to render for verification. CE log required.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "2 hours pharmacy/pain management UNCONFIRMED — no official source found. 100% online per COVID allowance (may revert). CE log required.", "board_url": "https://sos.vermont.gov/veterinary-medicine/", "statute_reference": "26 V.S.A. § 2426", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "24 hours every 2 years", "citation_total_hours_source": "Clinician's Brief / 26 V.S.A. § 2426", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://sos.vermont.gov/veterinary-medicine/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Biennial", "citation_renewal_source": "26 V.S.A. § 2426", "citation_renewal_url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/044/02426", "flag_cdn_code": "us-vt", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:29.339Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:29.339Z" }, { "state_code": "VA", "state_name": "Virginia", "slug": "virginia", "country": "US", "total_hours": "15", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2027-01-01", "online_hours_allowed": "15", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "No online/in-person distinction in the regulation. All 15 hours may be completed online. Content must be clinical/patient-care focused — no practice management or business courses.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "All CE must be clinical/patient-care related (treatment and care of patients, clinical veterinary medicine, or courses that enhance patient safety). No specific mandatory topics. Up to 2 hrs from volunteer vet services.", "board_url": "https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/VetMed/", "statute_reference": "§ 54.1-3805.2, Code of Virginia (1995, c. 99)", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "After January 1, 1997, a veterinarian shall be required to complete a minimum of fifteen hours... of approved continuing education annually as a condition for renewal of a license.", "citation_total_hours_source": "§ 54.1-3805.2, Code of Virginia", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter38/section54.1-3805.2/", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"by January 1 of every year\"", "citation_renewal_source": "18VAC150-20-70(A)", "citation_renewal_url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency150/chapter20/section70/", "flag_cdn_code": "us-va", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:29.552Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:29.552Z" }, { "state_code": "WA", "state_name": "Washington", "slug": "washington", "country": "US", "total_hours": "30", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "30", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "Max 10 hours preprogrammed/async (33% of total). BUT live-interactive online (web-based with real-time Q&A) has NO cap. Effectively 100% online if 20+ hours are live webinars. \"There is no limit for credit hours earned through live courses attended remotely.\"", "live_online_treated_as": "live_instruction", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Suicide prevention 3hrs one-time. Health equity 2hrs/4yr. Jurisprudence 1hr one-time (eff. 7/28/2025). 20 hrs must be scientific/clinical. Max 10 hrs preprogrammed/async. Max 10 hrs practice management. Live online unlimited.", "board_url": "https://doh.wa.gov", "statute_reference": "WAC 246-933-401 through 246-933-460; RCW 18.92.280", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"thirty hours of continuing education every two years\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "WAC 246-933-420(1)", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-933-420", "citation_mandatory_text": "See source — suicide prevention (WAC 246-933-435), health equity (WAC 246-933-437), jurisprudence (WAC 246-933-438)", "citation_mandatory_source": "WAC 246-933-435, 437, 438", "citation_mandatory_url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-933-435", "citation_renewal_text": "\"renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday\"", "citation_renewal_source": "WAC 246-933-990(1)", "citation_renewal_url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-933-990", "flag_cdn_code": "us-wa", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:29.767Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:29.767Z" }, { "state_code": "WV", "state_name": "West Virginia", "slug": "west-virginia", "country": "US", "total_hours": "18", "cycle_years": "1", "cycle_description": "yearly", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "4", "online_percentage": 22, "online_note": "Min 14 hours must be classroom scientific education or webinar CE programs. Max 4 hours noninteractive online. Webinar CE programs count as classroom. No carryover between years.", "live_online_treated_as": "live_instruction", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "Min 14 hrs classroom/webinar scientific CE. Max 4 hrs noninteractive online. Max 4 hrs practice management. No carryover. Board approval required. Random CE audits annually.", "board_url": "https://www.wvbvm.org/", "statute_reference": "WV Code §30-10; WV CSR Series 1", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"18 (50 minute) WV Board approved CE hours\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "WV BVM CE Guidelines", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.wvbvm.org/Home/Practitioners/Veterinarian-Telehealth-Practitioner/Continuing-Education/Veterinarian-Continuing-Education-Guidelines", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "\"Each Calendar Year\"; \"No hours shall be accumulated, carried forward, or held over past the calendar year\"", "citation_renewal_source": "WV BVM CE Guidelines", "citation_renewal_url": "https://www.wvbvm.org/Home/Practitioners/Veterinarian-Telehealth-Practitioner/Continuing-Education/Veterinarian-Continuing-Education-Guidelines", "flag_cdn_code": "us-wv", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:30.195Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:30.195Z" }, { "state_code": "WI", "state_name": "Wisconsin", "slug": "wisconsin", "country": "US", "total_hours": "30", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2027-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "30", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "All 30 hours may be online. No live/interactive requirement found. 25 of 30 hours must be from an approved CE provider; 5 hours may be self-study.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "25 of 30 hrs must be from approved CE provider. 5 hrs may be self-study. 50-minute contact time = 1 CE hour.", "board_url": "https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/About_Us/VEBEducation.aspx", "statute_reference": "Wis. Admin. Code § VE 1.30 (formerly VE 10)", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "30 hours per biennial cycle", "citation_total_hours_source": "Clinician's Brief / VetGirl / WI Admin Code VE 10.02(1)(b)", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/About_Us/VEBEducation.aspx", "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": "Biennial, license expires December 31 of odd-numbered years", "citation_renewal_source": "WI Vet Board", "citation_renewal_url": "https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/About_Us/VEBEducation.aspx", "flag_cdn_code": "us-wi", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:30.407Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:30.407Z" }, { "state_code": "WY", "state_name": "Wyoming", "slug": "wyoming", "country": "US", "total_hours": "24", "cycle_years": "2", "cycle_description": "2 years", "renewal_basis": null, "next_renewal": "2026-12-31", "online_hours_allowed": "24", "online_percentage": 100, "online_note": "All 24 hours may be online. No online/live restrictions found. 3 hours controlled substance prescribing CE required every other year.", "live_online_treated_as": "unspecified", "requirement_type": "mandatory", "special_requirements": "3 hrs controlled substance prescribing CE every 2 years. Max 25% (6 hrs) practice management. Must submit CE form (not certificates) with renewal.", "board_url": "https://vetboard.wyo.gov/", "statute_reference": "W.S. 33-30-211(e)", "verification_status": "verified", "last_verified": "2026-02-18T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": "\"Licensees are required to earn and submit 24 hours of CE every two years\"", "citation_total_hours_source": "WYVMA CE Requirements", "citation_total_hours_url": "https://www.wyvma.org/ce-requirements", "citation_mandatory_text": "\"3 of the 24 hours are required to be related to responsible prescribing of controlled substances, every other year. 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Contact territorial registrar.", "board_url": null, "statute_reference": null, "verification_status": "needs_review", "last_verified": "2026-02-19T07:00:00.000Z", "citation_total_hours_text": null, "citation_total_hours_source": null, "citation_total_hours_url": null, "citation_mandatory_text": null, "citation_mandatory_source": null, "citation_mandatory_url": null, "citation_renewal_text": null, "citation_renewal_source": null, "citation_renewal_url": null, "flag_cdn_code": "ca", "created_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:32.807Z", "updated_at": "2026-02-20T02:13:32.807Z" } ] }