License renewal · IN
Indiana veterinary
CE requirements.
Indiana veterinarians need 40 hours every 2 years to renew. Registered veterinary technicians need 16 hours every 2 years.
Veterinarians
40hours
every 2 years
Vet techs
16
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
40hours
Registered veterinary technicians
16hours
Renewal is January 1 of even-numbered years.
What counts in Indiana.
Veterinarians
Renewal is October 15 of odd-numbered years.
Veterinarians
Hours cannot be carried over to the next period.
Registered veterinary technicians
Renewal is January 1 of even-numbered years.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Indiana compares.
At about 20 hours a year, Indiana 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 Indiana before relying on it.
Indiana CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Indiana?
Indiana veterinarians need 40 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 20 per year). Renewal is October 15 of odd-numbered years. Source: Indiana board, 888 IAC 1.1-10-1.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Indiana?
Registered veterinary technicians in Indiana need 16 hours every 2 years. Renewal is January 1 of even-numbered years.
Can Indiana veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Indiana do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.