License renewal · HI
Hawaii veterinary
CE requirements.
Hawaii veterinarians need 20 hours every 2 years to renew.
Veterinarians
20hours
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
20hours
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Hawaii.
Veterinarians
A credit hour is 50 minutes of instruction.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Hawaii compares.
At about 10 hours a year, Hawaii 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 Hawaii before relying on it.
Hawaii CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Hawaii?
Hawaii veterinarians need 20 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 10 per year). A credit hour is 50 minutes of instruction. Source: HRS §471-9.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Hawaii?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Hawaii from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Hawaii veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Hawaii do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.