Utah Veterinarian & Veterinary Technician CE Requirements
Find the latest Utah continuing education (CE) requirements for veterinarians and state-certified veterinary technicians. Review renewal dates, required CE hours, online CE options, required subjects and limits, and Utah Division of Professional Licensing information.
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Veterinarians
Next Renewal Date: September 30, 2028
Renewal Frequency: Every 2 years, in even-numbered years
Total Required CE: 24 hours every 2 years
Required Subjects: At least 1 hour must address recognizing opioid use and dependency in the workplace, and at least 1 hour must address improving communication in the veterinary workplace. No more than 6 hours may be earned through practice-management courses.
Allowed Online: Online CE is permitted. Qualifying internet, recorded, broadcast, and correspondence CE must meet Utah's applicable participation and knowledge-verification requirements. Utah recognizes RACE-approved CE, including qualifying ZukuCE courses.
Interactive Required: None specified
Record Retention: Maintain CE records for 4 years after the close of the two-year CE period to which the records apply.
Audit Information: Do not routinely submit CE documentation with renewal. Licensees must maintain documentation and provide it if audited or requested by DOPL.
Additional Information: Veterinarians first licensed during a two-year renewal cycle have their CE requirement reduced proportionately based on when the license was issued.
State-Certified Veterinary Technicians
Next Renewal Date: September 30, 2028
Renewal Frequency: Every 2 years, in even-numbered years
Total Required CE: 12 hours every 2 years
Required Subjects: At least 9 of the 12 hours must be dedicated to veterinary medical practices.
Audit Information: CE documentation does not need to be routinely submitted with renewal. State-certified veterinary technicians must provide documentation if audited or requested by DOPL.
Additional Information: Technicians initially licensed during the current renewal cycle complete a prorated amount of CE based on the amount of time they were licensed during the cycle.
Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Website: commerce.utah.gov/dopl/veterinary
Address: 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone Number: (801) 530-6628