License renewal · NJ
New Jersey veterinary
CE requirements.
New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
Veterinarians
At least 17 hours in surgery, medicine, or dentistry.
Veterinarians
No more than 4 hours on business management.
Veterinarians
Includes 1 hour on prescription opioid drugs.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How New Jersey compares.
At about 10 hours a year, New Jersey 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 New Jersey before relying on it.
New Jersey CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in New Jersey?
New Jersey veterinarians need 20 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 10 per year). At least 17 hours in surgery, medicine, or dentistry. Source: N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.10.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in New Jersey?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for New Jersey from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can New Jersey veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for New Jersey do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.