License renewal · KY
Kentucky veterinary
CE requirements.
Kentucky veterinarians need 30 hours every 2 years to renew. Licensed veterinary technicians need 6 hours every 2 years.
Veterinarians
30hours
every 2 years
Vet techs
6
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
30hours
Licensed veterinary technicians
6hours
What counts in Kentucky.
Veterinarians
At least 20 hours must be directly related to veterinary practice.
Veterinarians
The CE year runs October 1 to September 30.
Veterinarians
Keep proof for four years after your last renewal.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Kentucky compares.
At about 15 hours a year, Kentucky 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 Kentucky before relying on it.
Kentucky CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Kentucky?
Kentucky veterinarians need 30 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 15 per year). At least 20 hours must be directly related to veterinary practice. Source: Kentucky board; 201 KAR 16:590.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Kentucky?
Licensed veterinary technicians in Kentucky need 6 hours every 2 years.
Can Kentucky veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Kentucky do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.