License renewal · IL
Illinois veterinary
CE requirements.
Illinois veterinarians need 40 hours every 2 years to renew.
Veterinarians
40hours
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
40hours
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Illinois.
Veterinarians
Licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years.
Veterinarians
Not required for your first renewal.
Veterinarians
Keep records for 4 years.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Illinois compares.
At about 20 hours a year, Illinois 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 40 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Illinois before relying on it.
Illinois CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Illinois?
Illinois veterinarians need 40 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 20 per year). Licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years. Source: 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1500.25.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Illinois?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Illinois from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Illinois veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Illinois do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.