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Veterinarians: 24 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Connecticut Dept. of Public Health – Veterinarian Licensure / State Board of Veterinary Medicine has the final word.
Connecticut CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 24 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Preceding 24 months |
| Online and self-study limits | No online cap in statute |
| Live / in-person requirement | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Mandatory or capped topics | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Accepted providers | Offered/approved by appropriate veterinary organizations |
| Carryover | No (hours must fall in preceding 24 months) |
| Records and audits | Keep records 3 years after completion year; produce within 45 days if requested |
| First renewal | First renewal exempt |
Connecticut vet tech CE requirements (vet tech)
| Credential | Not state-credentialed (CTVTA voluntary CVT: 12 CEU/yr) |
|---|---|
| Hours required | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Caps and notes | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Connecticut veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Connecticut Dept. of Public Health – Veterinarian Licensure / State Board of Veterinary Medicine, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Preceding 24 months. Records: Keep records 3 years after completion year; produce within 45 days if requested.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Connecticut 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Connecticut yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Connecticut's online rule: No online cap in statute. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Connecticut veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires 24 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Preceding 24 months.
Can Connecticut veterinary CE be done online?
No online cap in statute
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Connecticut?
Not state-credentialed (CTVTA voluntary CVT: 12 CEU/yr). Hours are not verified from state text yet.
When is the Connecticut veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Preceding 24 months
Can extra CE hours carry over in Connecticut?
No (hours must fall in preceding 24 months)
Does Connecticut accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Connecticut as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Connecticut Dept. of Public Health – Veterinarian Licensure / State Board of Veterinary Medicine
- https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_384.htm
- https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/vet/continuing-education
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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