Florida Veterinarian CE Requirements
Find the latest Florida continuing education (CE) requirements for veterinarians. Review license renewal dates, CE hour requirements, online CE allowances, required subjects, and Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine contact information.
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Veterinarians
Next Renewal Date: May 31, 2028
Renewal Frequency: Every 2 years (May 31 of even-numbered years)
Total Required CE credits: 30 hours
Required Subjects: At least 1 hour in drug dispensing and 2 hours in Florida laws and rules governing the practice of veterinary medicine. No more than 5 hours may be earned in complementary or alternative medicine.
Allowed Online: All required CE hours may be completed online through RACE-approved providers, including ZukuCE.
Audit Information: The Board conducts random continuing education audits. Licensees selected for audit must provide proof of completing all required continuing education before the renewal deadline.
Additional Information: Veterinarians renewing for the first time are exempt from the continuing education requirement. Continuing education credits must be earned during the current renewal cycle and may not be carried over to a future renewal period. RACE-approved courses are accepted by the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary Technicians
Additional Information: Florida does not license or regulate veterinary technicians at the state level. Therefore, there are no state-mandated continuing education requirements for veterinary technicians. Credentialing and continuing education requirements may apply through voluntary professional organizations but are not required for state practice.
Florida State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Address: 2601 Blair Stone Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783
Phone Number: (850) 487-1395