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NE · West North CentralNebraska veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 32 hours every 2 years. LVTs: 16 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Nebraska Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (DHHS) has the final word.
Verified from rule text
Nebraska CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 32 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Expires April 1 even years |
| Online and self-study limits | Home study max 8 (provider-scored test required); practice mgmt max 8 |
| 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 | RACE |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| First renewal | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Nebraska vet tech CE requirements (LVT)
| Credential | Licensed veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 16 hours every 2 years |
| Caps and notes | Home study max 4; practice mgmt max 4 |
Nebraska veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Nebraska Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (DHHS), which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Expires April 1 even years. Records: not verified yet.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Nebraska 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Nebraska yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Nearby (West North Central)
Minneapolis
Kansas City
National
NationalLabs
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Nebraska's online rule: Home study max 8 (provider-scored test required); practice mgmt max 8. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Nebraska veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Nebraska?
Nebraska requires 32 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Expires April 1 even years.
Can Nebraska veterinary CE be done online?
Home study max 8 (provider-scored test required); practice mgmt max 8
How many CE hours do LVTs need in Nebraska?
16 hours every 2 years. Home study max 4; practice mgmt max 4.
When is the Nebraska veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Expires April 1 even years
Can extra CE hours carry over in Nebraska?
We haven't verified this from Nebraska's official text yet. Check with the Nebraska Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (DHHS).
Does Nebraska accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Nebraska as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Nebraska Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (DHHS)
- https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/pages/Veterinary-Medicine-and-Surgery.aspx
- https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/VetandVTechCEApproval.pdf
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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