Idaho Veterinarian & Veterinary Technician CE Requirements
Find the latest Idaho continuing education (CE) requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Review license renewal dates, CE hour requirements, online CE allowances, required subjects, and Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine contact information.
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Veterinarians
Next Renewal Date: Based on the veterinarian's birth month and birth year under Idaho's biennial renewal schedule
Renewal Frequency: Biennially (birth month and birth year-based)
Total Required CE credits: 15 hours
Allowed Online: All required CE hours may be completed online through Board-approved providers, including RACE-approved ZukuCE courses, if approved by the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Record Retention: CE certificates and documentation should be uploaded and maintained in the licensee's online DOPL profile. No specific retention period is specified by Board rule.
Audit Information: Licensees must report 15 CE hours at renewal and upload continuing education certificates to their online licensing profile. The Board may review submitted documentation to verify compliance.
Additional Information: Idaho transitioned to a biennial renewal cycle in 2025. Following the transition, the Board exercised enforcement discretion for the 2025 renewal cycle and required CE reporting beginning with the 2026 renewal. Continuing education providers must receive Board approval before courses may be used to satisfy Idaho's CE requirement.
Veterinary Technicians
Next Renewal Date: Based on the veterinary technician's birth month and birth year under Idaho's biennial renewal schedule
Renewal Frequency: Biennially (birth month and birth year-based)
Total Required CE credits: 15 hours
Allowed Online: All required CE hours may be completed online through Board-approved providers, including RACE-approved ZukuCE courses, if approved by the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Record Retention: CE certificates and documentation should be uploaded and maintained in the licensee's online DOPL profile. No specific retention period is specified by Board rule.
Audit Information: Certified veterinary technicians must report 15 CE hours at renewal and upload continuing education certificates to their online licensing profile. The Board may review submitted documentation to verify compliance.
Additional Information: Idaho transitioned to a biennial renewal cycle in 2025. The Board delayed CE reporting during the transition, with reporting beginning in the 2026 renewal cycle. All active certified veterinary technicians must complete 15 hours of Board-approved continuing education each renewal period.
Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine
Website: dopl.idaho.gov/vet
Address: Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL): 11341 W. Chinden Blvd. Boise, ID 83714
Phone Number: (208) 334-3233