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NC · South AtlanticNorth Carolina veterinary CE requirements, including opioid CE
Veterinarians: 20 hours every year. RVTs: 12 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board has the final word.
Verified from rule textOpioid / controlled-substance CE
North Carolina CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 20 hours every year |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Calendar year |
| Online and self-study limits | Self-study/prerecorded/non-interactive max 10 |
| Live / in-person requirement | Min 10 in person or live interactive (synchronous two-way, participation documented) |
| Mandatory or capped topics | 2 hrs abuse of controlled substances (within 20) |
| Accepted providers | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| 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. |
Recent changes: CE standards updated 2025-01-01
North Carolina opioid and controlled-substance CE
2 hrs abuse of controlled substances (within 20). Make sure the course meets North Carolina's specific rule; some states only accept board-listed courses.
North Carolina vet tech CE requirements (RVT)
| Credential | Registered veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 12 hours every 2 years |
| Caps and notes | Prerecorded max 6; 2 hrs CS abuse |
North Carolina veterinary license renewal
Renew through the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Calendar year. 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 North Carolina 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for North Carolina yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Nearby (South Atlantic)
Tampa
NationalLabs
National Harbor
National
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. North Carolina's online rule: Self-study/prerecorded/non-interactive max 10. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
North Carolina veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in North Carolina?
North Carolina requires 20 hours every year for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Calendar year.
Can North Carolina veterinary CE be done online?
Self-study/prerecorded/non-interactive max 10
Does North Carolina require opioid or controlled-substance CE for veterinarians?
2 hrs abuse of controlled substances (within 20)
How many CE hours do RVTs need in North Carolina?
12 hours every 2 years. Prerecorded max 6; 2 hrs CS abuse.
When is the North Carolina veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Calendar year
Can extra CE hours carry over in North Carolina?
We haven't verified this from North Carolina's official text yet. Check with the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board.
Does North Carolina accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists North Carolina as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board
- https://www.ncvmb.org/content/professional/documents/CE_Renewal_Requirements.2026.pdf
- https://ncvmb.org/content/professional/documents/CE_Requirements_Update.20250101.pdf
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/north-carolina/21-N-C-Admin-Code-66-0206
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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