Connecticut Veterinarian CE Requirements
Find the latest Connecticut continuing education (CE) requirements for veterinarians. Review license renewal dates, CE hour requirements, online CE allowances, required subjects, and Connecticut Department of Public Health licensing information.
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Veterinarians
Next Renewal Date: March 31, 2027
Renewal Frequency: Annually on March 31
Total Required CE credits: 24 hours every two years
Allowed Online: All required CE hours may be completed online through RACE-approved providers, including ZukuCE.
Interactive Required: None specified
Record Retention: Three years
Audit Information: Licensees selected for audit must submit continuing education documentation within 45 days
Additional Information: Continuing education must be relevant to the veterinarian's area of practice and professional needs. Veterinarians are exempt from the CE requirement for their first license renewal after initial licensure. Veterinarians seeking reinstatement of a lapsed license must complete 12 hours of continuing education during the year immediately preceding their reinstatement application.
Veterinary Technicians
Total Required CE credits: Connecticut does not license or regulate veterinary technicians.
Additional Information: Connecticut does not license or certify veterinary technicians; therefore, there are no state-mandated continuing education requirements for veterinary technicians.
Connecticut State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #13PHOVeterinarian and Dog | P. O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone Number: (860) 509-7603 ext. 3