License renewal · CO
Colorado veterinary
CE requirements.
Colorado veterinarians need 32 hours every 2 years to renew.
Veterinarians
32hours
every 2 years
A 2024 law adds 2 hours on delegation and supervision in a later licensing period. Confirm the start date with the board.
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
32hours
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Colorado.
Veterinarians
Includes 2 hours of jurisprudence on the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act.
Veterinarians
Up to 16 hours may be in non-biomedical topics.
Veterinarians
Hours may only be applied to one renewal period.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Colorado compares.
At about 16 hours a year, Colorado sits above 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 32 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Colorado before relying on it.
Colorado CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Colorado?
Colorado veterinarians need 32 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 16 per year). Includes 2 hours of jurisprudence on the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act. Source: Colorado DPO, 4 CCR 727-1.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Colorado?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Colorado from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Colorado veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Colorado do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.