License renewal · AZ
Arizona veterinary
CE requirements.
Arizona veterinarians need 20 hours every 2 years to renew. Certified veterinary technicians need 10 hours every 2 years.
Veterinarians
20hours
every 2 years
Vet techs
10
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
20hours
Certified veterinary technicians
10hours
What counts in Arizona.
Veterinarians
Completed during the two years before the license expires (December 31 of even-numbered years).
Veterinarians
Recent graduates may apply up to 10 hours of veterinary college course work at their first renewal.
Veterinarians
RACE-approved CE is automatically accepted.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Arizona compares.
At about 10 hours a year, Arizona sits below the middle of all states (15 hours a year). Totals are converted to a per-year pace so different cycles compare fairly.
Free CE to get started
Chip away at your 20 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Arizona before relying on it.
Arizona CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Arizona?
Arizona veterinarians need 20 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 10 per year). Completed during the two years before the license expires (December 31 of even-numbered years). Source: Arizona board, R3-11-401.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Arizona?
Certified veterinary technicians in Arizona need 10 hours every 2 years.
Can Arizona veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Arizona do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.