License renewal · FL
Florida veterinary
CE requirements.
Florida veterinarians need 30 hours every 2 years to renew.
Veterinarians
30hours
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
30hours
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Florida.
Veterinarians
Includes hours on dispensing legend drugs and on Florida laws and rules.
Veterinarians
No more than 5 hours in complementary or alternative medicine.
Veterinarians
RACE-approved courses are accepted.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Florida compares.
At about 15 hours a year, Florida sits right at 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 30 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Florida before relying on it.
Florida CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Florida?
Florida veterinarians need 30 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 15 per year). Includes hours on dispensing legend drugs and on Florida laws and rules. Source: Fla. Admin. Code R. 61G18-16.002.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Florida?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Florida from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Florida veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Florida do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.