License renewal · NY
New York veterinary
CE requirements.
New York veterinarians need 45 hours every 3 years to renew. Veterinary technicians need 24 hours every 3 years.
Veterinarians
45hours
every 3 years
Vet techs
24
every 3 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
45hours
Veterinary technicians
24hours
Up to 12 hours may be self-instructional.
What counts in New York.
Veterinarians
Up to 22.5 hours may be self-instructional.
Veterinarians
Includes at least 2 hours on controlled substances.
Veterinary technicians
Up to 12 hours may be self-instructional.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How New York compares.
At about 15 hours a year, New York 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 45 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in New York before relying on it.
New York CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in New York?
New York veterinarians need 45 hours every 3 years to renew their license (about 15 per year). Up to 22.5 hours may be self-instructional. Source: NYSED Office of the Professions.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in New York?
Veterinary technicians in New York need 24 hours every 3 years. Up to 12 hours may be self-instructional.
Can New York veterinarians complete CE online?
Up to 22.5 hours may be self-instructional.