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IL · East North CentralIllinois veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 40 hours every 2 years. CVTs: 15 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. IDFPR – Veterinary Licensing and Disciplinary Board has the final word.
Verified from rule text
Illinois CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 40 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | 24-month prerenewal period |
| Online and self-study limits | No cap; self-study from approved providers allowed |
| Live / in-person requirement | None |
| Mandatory or capped topics | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Accepted providers | AVMA, ISVMA/state VMAs, AAHA, RACE, specialty orgs, USDA |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Keep CE records 4 years; certify at renewal |
| First renewal | Exempt for first renewal |
Illinois vet tech CE requirements (CVT)
| Credential | CVT |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 15 hours every 2 years |
| Caps and notes | Self-study allowed; records 4 years; first renewal exempt |
Illinois veterinary license renewal
Renew through the IDFPR – Veterinary Licensing and Disciplinary Board, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: 24-month prerenewal period. Records: Keep CE records 4 years; certify at renewal.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Illinois 2026–2027
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Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Illinois's online rule: No cap; self-study from approved providers allowed. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Illinois veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Illinois?
Illinois requires 40 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: 24-month prerenewal period.
Can Illinois veterinary CE be done online?
No cap; self-study from approved providers allowed
How many CE hours do CVTs need in Illinois?
15 hours every 2 years. Self-study allowed; records 4 years; first renewal exempt.
When is the Illinois veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
24-month prerenewal period
Can extra CE hours carry over in Illinois?
We haven't verified this from Illinois's official text yet. Check with the IDFPR – Veterinary Licensing and Disciplinary Board.
Does Illinois accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Illinois as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- IDFPR – Veterinary Licensing and Disciplinary Board
- https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068015000000250R.html
- https://idfpr.illinois.gov/dpr/continuing-education.html
- https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/068015050000550R.html
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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