License renewal · RI
Rhode Island veterinary
CE requirements.
Rhode Island veterinarians need 24 hours every 2 years to renew.
Veterinarians
24hours
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
24hours
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Rhode Island.
Veterinarians
At least 20 hours on professional veterinary practice.
Veterinarians
No more than 4 hours non-contact, such as online courses or articles.
Veterinarians
No more than 4 hours on business management.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Rhode Island compares.
At about 12 hours a year, Rhode Island 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 24 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Rhode Island before relying on it.
Rhode Island CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island veterinarians need 24 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 12 per year). At least 20 hours on professional veterinary practice. Source: 216-RICR-40-05-14.7.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Rhode Island?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Rhode Island from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Rhode Island veterinarians complete CE online?
No more than 4 hours non-contact, such as online courses or articles.