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NV · MountainNevada veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 40 hours every 2 years. LVTs: 20 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has the final word.
Verified from rule text
Nevada CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 40 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | 24-month licensing period |
| Online and self-study limits | Distance/correspondence max 20 |
| Live / in-person requirement | At least 1/2 in person/live (distance-interactive counts); certificate must state delivery method |
| Mandatory or capped topics | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Accepted providers | AVMA, regional conferences, USDA, AAHA, RACE, NVMA, accredited vet schools |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| First renewal | Licenses issued after 7/1/2023 needed no CE for 2025 renewal |
Nevada vet tech CE requirements (LVT)
| Credential | Licensed veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 20 hours every 2 years |
| Caps and notes | Distance max 10 |
Nevada veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: 24-month licensing period. 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 Nevada 2026–2027
RegionalLabs
Nearby (Mountain)
Phoenix
RegionalVirtual
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Nevada's online rule: Distance/correspondence max 20. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Nevada veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Nevada?
Nevada requires 40 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: 24-month licensing period.
Can Nevada veterinary CE be done online?
Distance/correspondence max 20
How many CE hours do LVTs need in Nevada?
20 hours every 2 years. Distance max 10.
When is the Nevada veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
24-month licensing period
Can extra CE hours carry over in Nevada?
We haven't verified this from Nevada's official text yet. Check with the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Does Nevada accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Nevada as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- https://nvvetboard.nv.gov/home/features/Renewal_Hub/
- https://nvvetboard.nv.gov/FAQ/
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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