License renewal · SC
South Carolina veterinary
CE requirements.
South Carolina veterinarians need 30 hours every 2 years to renew. Veterinary technicians need 12 hours every 2 years.
Veterinarians
30hours
every 2 years
Vet techs
12
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
30hours
Veterinary technicians
12hours
At least 6 hours in veterinary medical courses.
What counts in South Carolina.
Veterinarians
Waived for your first year of licensure.
Veterinary technicians
At least 6 hours in veterinary medical courses.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How South Carolina compares.
At about 15 hours a year, South Carolina 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 South Carolina before relying on it.
South Carolina CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in South Carolina?
South Carolina veterinarians need 30 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 15 per year). Waived for your first year of licensure. Source: South Carolina board; Reg. 120-6.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in South Carolina?
Veterinary technicians in South Carolina need 12 hours every 2 years. At least 6 hours in veterinary medical courses.
Can South Carolina veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for South Carolina do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.