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NY · Mid-AtlanticNew York veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 45 hours every 3 years. LVTs: 24 hours every 3 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. NYSED Office of the Professions – State Board for Veterinary Medicine has the final word.
New York CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 45 hours every 3 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Triennial registration |
| Online and self-study limits | Self-instructional (no live instruction) max 22.5 |
| Live / in-person requirement | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Mandatory or capped topics | 2 hrs controlled substances per triennium (confirmed on NYSED veterinarian CE FAQ); up to 3 hrs offset for free spay/neuter |
| Accepted providers | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Retain records 6 years |
| First renewal | Exempt for triennial period in which first licensed |
New York opioid and controlled-substance CE
2 hrs controlled substances per triennium (confirmed on NYSED veterinarian CE FAQ); up to 3 hrs offset for free spay/neuter. Make sure the course meets New York's specific rule; some states only accept board-listed courses.
New York vet tech CE requirements (LVT)
| Credential | Licensed veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 24 hours every 3 years |
| Caps and notes | Self-instructional max 12; 2 hrs controlled substances |
New York veterinary license renewal
Renew through the NYSED Office of the Professions – State Board for Veterinary Medicine, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Triennial registration. Records: Retain records 6 years.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in New York 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for New York yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. New York's online rule: Self-instructional (no live instruction) max 22.5. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
New York veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in New York?
New York requires 45 hours every 3 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Triennial registration.
Can New York veterinary CE be done online?
Self-instructional (no live instruction) max 22.5
Does New York require opioid or controlled-substance CE for veterinarians?
2 hrs controlled substances per triennium (confirmed on NYSED veterinarian CE FAQ); up to 3 hrs offset for free spay/neuter
How many CE hours do LVTs need in New York?
24 hours every 3 years. Self-instructional max 12; 2 hrs controlled substances.
When is the New York veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Triennial registration
Can extra CE hours carry over in New York?
We haven't verified this from New York's official text yet. Check with the NYSED Office of the Professions – State Board for Veterinary Medicine.
Does New York accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists New York as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- NYSED Office of the Professions – State Board for Veterinary Medicine
- https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/veterinarian/continuing-education
- https://www.op.nysed.gov/title8/regulations-commissioner-education/subpart-62/628
- https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/veterinarian/continuing-education/faqs
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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