License renewal · OR
Oregon veterinary
CE requirements.
Oregon veterinarians need 30 hours every 2 years to renew. Certified veterinary technicians need 15 hours every 2 years.
Veterinarians
30hours
every 2 years
Vet techs
15
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
30hours
Certified veterinary technicians
15hours
Reported with renewal in even-numbered years.
What counts in Oregon.
Veterinarians
Reported with renewal in odd-numbered years.
Veterinarians
Includes judicious antibiotic use.
Veterinarians
Up to 4 hours of approved journal reading.
Certified veterinary technicians
Reported with renewal in even-numbered years.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Oregon compares.
At about 15 hours a year, Oregon 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 30 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Oregon before relying on it.
Oregon CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Oregon?
Oregon veterinarians need 30 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 15 per year). Reported with renewal in odd-numbered years. Source: Oregon board; OAR 875-010-0090 (amended Dec. 31, 2025).
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Oregon?
Certified veterinary technicians in Oregon need 15 hours every 2 years. Reported with renewal in even-numbered years.
Can Oregon veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Oregon do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.