OK · West South Central

Oklahoma veterinary CE and license renewal requirements

Veterinarians: 20 hours every year. RVTs: 10 hours every year. Last verified 2026-10-15. Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has the final word.

Verified from rule textOpioid / controlled-substance CE

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Oklahoma CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)

Hours required	20 hours every year
Deadline / reporting period	July 1–June 30
Online and self-study limits	Interactive online board/RACE-approved count 1:1; journal study max 4
Live / in-person requirement	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Mandatory or capped topics	2 hrs CDS law or OK Practice Act; DEA registrants 1 hr pain management or opioid use/addiction
Accepted providers	RACE, OSU CVM (online)
Carryover	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Records and audits	Online certificates kept 5 years; readily retrievable file for random audit
First renewal	Licensed within 1 year of graduation: exempt until second renewal

Oklahoma opioid and controlled-substance CE

2 hrs CDS law or OK Practice Act; DEA registrants 1 hr pain management or opioid use/addiction. Make sure the course meets Oklahoma's specific rule; some states only accept board-listed courses.

Oklahoma vet tech CE requirements (RVT)

Credential	Registered veterinary technician
Hours required	10 hours every year
Caps and notes	No cap on RACE online; 2 hrs CDS law or Practice Act

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Oklahoma veterinary license renewal

Renew through the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: July 1–June 30. Records: Online certificates kept 5 years; readily retrievable file for random audit.

Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.

Veterinary conferences in Oklahoma 2026–2027

We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Oklahoma yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.

Nearby (West South Central)

Grapevine

National

RACE status unverified

IVECCS 2027

Sep 9, 2027 – Sep 12, 2027Grapevine, TX

TBAPrice TBA

Online options

Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Oklahoma's online rule: Interactive online board/RACE-approved count 1:1; journal study max 4. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.

Oklahoma veterinary CE FAQ

How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma requires 20 hours every year for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: July 1–June 30.

Can Oklahoma veterinary CE be done online?

Interactive online board/RACE-approved count 1:1; journal study max 4

Does Oklahoma require opioid or controlled-substance CE for veterinarians?

2 hrs CDS law or OK Practice Act; DEA registrants 1 hr pain management or opioid use/addiction

How many CE hours do RVTs need in Oklahoma?

10 hours every year. No cap on RACE online; 2 hrs CDS law or Practice Act.

When is the Oklahoma veterinary license renewal CE deadline?

July 1–June 30

Can extra CE hours carry over in Oklahoma?

We haven't verified this from Oklahoma's official text yet. Check with the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Does Oklahoma accept RACE-approved CE?

Yes. The AAVSB lists Oklahoma as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.

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