FL · South Atlantic

Florida veterinary CE and license renewal requirements

Veterinarians: 30 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine (DBPR) has the final word.

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Florida CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)

Hours required	30 hours every 2 years
Deadline / reporting period	May 31 of even years
Online and self-study limits	Non-interactive correspondence max 15; interactive distance (live or prerecorded with timely Q&A) unlimited
Live / in-person requirement	Interactive online (live or delayed participation) not counted as correspondence
Mandatory or capped topics	1 hr dispensing legend drugs; 2 hrs FL laws & rules; max 5 each: CAM, practice mgmt, wellness
Accepted providers	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Carryover	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Records and audits	Retain certificates ≥3 years from course date; random DBPR audits
First renewal	Exempt for first renewal (61G18-16.002(5))

Florida vet tech CE requirements (vet tech)

Credential	Not state-regulated (FVTA voluntary certification)
Hours required	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Caps and notes	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.

Free and low-cost vet tech CE

Florida veterinary license renewal

Renew through the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine (DBPR), which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: May 31 of even years. Records: Retain certificates ≥3 years from course date; random DBPR audits.

Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.

Veterinary conferences in Florida 2026–2027

NationalLabsVirtual

RACE status unverified

VMX 2027

Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 20, 2027Orlando, FL

1,200+ offered (per NAVC)from $250DVM

Tampa

NationalLabs

RACE status unverified

NAVC SkillShop 2027 (formerly NAVC Institute)

Jun 8, 2027 – Jun 11, 2027Tampa, FL

TBAPrice TBA

Nearby (South Atlantic)

National Harbor

National

RACE status unverified

AAHA CON 2027

Sep 16, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027National Harbor, MD

TBAPrice TBA

Online options

Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Florida's online rule: Non-interactive correspondence max 15; interactive distance (live or prerecorded with timely Q&A) unlimited. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.

Florida veterinary CE FAQ

How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Florida?

Florida requires 30 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: May 31 of even years.

Can Florida veterinary CE be done online?

Non-interactive correspondence max 15; interactive distance (live or prerecorded with timely Q&A) unlimited

How many CE hours do vet techs need in Florida?

Not state-regulated (FVTA voluntary certification). Hours are not verified from state text yet.

When is the Florida veterinary license renewal CE deadline?

May 31 of even years

Can extra CE hours carry over in Florida?

We haven't verified this from Florida's official text yet. Check with the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine (DBPR).

Does Florida accept RACE-approved CE?

Yes. The AAVSB lists Florida as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.

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