License renewal · OK
Oklahoma veterinary
CE requirements.
Oklahoma veterinarians need 20 hours every year to renew.
Veterinarians
20hours
every year
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 Oklahoma.
Veterinarians
Includes 2 hours on controlled dangerous substance law or the Oklahoma practice act.
Veterinarians
By statute, includes at least 1 hour each year on pain management or opioid use.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Oklahoma compares.
At about 20 hours a year, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma before relying on it.
Oklahoma CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma veterinarians need 20 hours every year to renew their license. Includes 2 hours on controlled dangerous substance law or the Oklahoma practice act. Source: Okla. Admin. Code 775:10-3-5.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Oklahoma?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Oklahoma from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Oklahoma veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Oklahoma do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.