License renewal · CT
Connecticut veterinary
CE requirements.
Connecticut veterinarians need 24 hours every 2 years to renew.
Veterinarians
24hours
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
24hours
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Connecticut.
Veterinarians
A contact hour is at least 50 minutes.
Veterinarians
Licensees renewing for the first time are exempt.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Connecticut compares.
At about 12 hours a year, Connecticut 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 24 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Connecticut before relying on it.
Connecticut CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Connecticut?
Connecticut veterinarians need 24 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 12 per year). A contact hour is at least 50 minutes. Source: Connecticut DPH.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Connecticut?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Connecticut from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Connecticut veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Connecticut do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.