Illinois Vet & Vet Tech CE Requirements
Find Illinois veterinary continuing education requirements for veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians, including renewal dates, required CE hours, online CE allowances, interactive requirements, and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation contact information.
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Veterinarians
Next Renewal Date: January 31, 2027
Renewal Frequency: Every 2 years
Total Required CE: 40 hours
Required Subjects: 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training is required each renewal cycle and may count toward the 40-hour CE requirement. Veterinarians licensed to prescribe controlled substances must also complete 1 hour of CE on safe opioid prescribing practices during the pre-renewal period; this hour may count toward the total CE requirement.
Allowed Online: 40 hours. All required CE may be completed through online/self-study courses offered by an approved CE provider. AAVSB RACE-approved continuing education, such as ZukuCE, is accepted.
Interactive Required: 0 hours. Illinois does not require a minimum number of live or interactive CE hours; self-study courses from approved providers may be used toward the profession-specific CE requirement.
Record Retention: CE records must be maintained for 4 years.
Additional Information: Veterinarians are exempt from the profession-specific CE requirement for their first renewal following initial licensure.
Veterinary Technicians
Next Renewal Date: January 31, 2027
Renewal Frequency: Every 2 years
Total Required CE: 15 hours
Required Subjects: 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training is required each renewal cycle and may count toward the 15-hour CE requirement. CVTs who administer rabies vaccinations must complete a 2-hour rabies vaccination CE course each renewal cycle in which they perform this service; these hours count toward the total CE requirement.
Allowed Online: 15 hours. All required CE may be completed through online/self-study courses offered by an approved CE provider. AAVSB RACE-approved continuing education, including ZukuCE is accepted.
Interactive Required: 0 hours. Illinois does not require a minimum number of live or interactive CE hours; self-study courses from approved providers may be used toward the profession-specific CE requirement.
Record Retention: CE records must be maintained for 4 years.
Additional Information: CVTs are exempt from the profession-specific CE requirement for their first renewal following initial certification.
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Division of Professional Regulation Veterinary Licensing & Disciplinary Board
Address: 320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62786
Phone Number: (888) 473-4858