License renewal · NC
North Carolina veterinary
CE requirements.
North Carolina veterinarians need 20 hours every year to renew.
Veterinarians
20hours
every year
The rule was amended effective January 1, 2025. Confirm online limits and any required topics with the board.
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 North Carolina.
Veterinarians
Earned in each calendar-year renewal period.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How North Carolina compares.
At about 20 hours a year, North Carolina 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 20 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in North Carolina before relying on it.
North Carolina CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in North Carolina?
North Carolina veterinarians need 20 hours every year to renew their license. Earned in each calendar-year renewal period. Source: 21 NCAC 66 .0206.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in North Carolina?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for North Carolina from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can North Carolina veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for North Carolina do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.