License renewal · NE
Nebraska veterinary
CE requirements.
Nebraska veterinarians need 32 hours every 2 years to renew. Veterinary technicians need 16 hours every 2 years.
Veterinarians
32hours
every 2 years
Vet techs
16
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
32hours
Veterinary technicians
16hours
Up to 4 hours each of practice management and home study.
What counts in Nebraska.
Veterinarians
Up to 8 hours may be practice management and up to 8 hours home study.
Veterinary technicians
Up to 4 hours each of practice management and home study.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Nebraska compares.
At about 16 hours a year, Nebraska 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 32 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Nebraska before relying on it.
Nebraska CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Nebraska?
Nebraska veterinarians need 32 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 16 per year). Up to 8 hours may be practice management and up to 8 hours home study. Source: 172 NAC 180-006.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Nebraska?
Veterinary technicians in Nebraska need 16 hours every 2 years. Up to 4 hours each of practice management and home study.
Can Nebraska veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Nebraska do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.