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IN · East North CentralIndiana veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 40 hours every 2 years. RVTs: 16 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (PLA) has the final word.
Verified from rule text
Indiana CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 40 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Oct 15 of odd years (next 2027-10-15) |
| Online and self-study limits | None: online/asynchronous accepted regardless of interaction |
| 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 | AVMA, VMAs, AAHA, IVTA, accredited vet schools, board-approved |
| Carryover | No |
| Records and audits | Retain 3 years after end of renewal period |
| First renewal | Not required for first renewal |
Recent changes: 888 IAC final rule (Indiana Register 20260325-IR-888250432FRA) published March 2026
Indiana vet tech CE requirements (RVT)
| Credential | RVT |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 16 hours every 2 years |
| Caps and notes | Online/asynchronous accepted; due Jan 1 even years |
Indiana veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (PLA), which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Oct 15 of odd years (next 2027-10-15). Records: Retain 3 years after end of renewal period.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Indiana 2026–2027
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Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Indiana's online rule: None: online/asynchronous accepted regardless of interaction. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Indiana veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Indiana?
Indiana requires 40 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Oct 15 of odd years (next 2027-10-15).
Can Indiana veterinary CE be done online?
None: online/asynchronous accepted regardless of interaction
How many CE hours do RVTs need in Indiana?
16 hours every 2 years. Online/asynchronous accepted; due Jan 1 even years.
When is the Indiana veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Oct 15 of odd years (next 2027-10-15)
Can extra CE hours carry over in Indiana?
No
Does Indiana accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Indiana as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (PLA)
- https://www.in.gov/vetboard/continuing-education-information/dvm-ce-requirements/
- https://www.in.gov/vetboard/continuing-education-information/rvt-ce-requirements/
- https://iar.iga.in.gov/register/20260325-IR-888250432FRA
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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