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Oregon veterinary CE and license renewal requirements

Veterinarians: 30 hours every 2 years. CVTs: 15 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board has the final word.

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Oregon CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)

Hours required30 hours every 2 years
Deadline / reporting periodReported odd years
Online and self-study limitsNone: rule says required hours may be obtained online; journals max 4
Live / in-person requirementNot verified yet. Check with the state board.
Mandatory or capped topics1 hr judicious antibiotic use; 1 hr analgesia/anesthesia; non-scientific max 6
Accepted providersNot verified yet. Check with the state board.
CarryoverNot verified yet. Check with the state board.
Records and auditsRetain 2 years
First renewalNot verified yet. Check with the state board.

Recent changes: CE rule amendment filed Dec 2025 (875-010-0092)

Oregon vet tech CE requirements (CVT)

CredentialCVT
Hours required15 hours every 2 years
Caps and notesReported even years; journal max 2; non-scientific max 3

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Oregon veterinary license renewal

Renew through the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Reported odd years. Records: Retain 2 years.

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

Veterinary conferences in Oregon 2026–2027

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

Nearby (Pacific)

Online options

Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Oregon's online rule: None: rule says required hours may be obtained online; journals max 4. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.

Oregon veterinary CE FAQ

How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Oregon?

Oregon requires 30 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Reported odd years.

Can Oregon veterinary CE be done online?

None: rule says required hours may be obtained online; journals max 4

How many CE hours do CVTs need in Oregon?

15 hours every 2 years. Reported even years; journal max 2; non-scientific max 3.

When is the Oregon veterinary license renewal CE deadline?

Reported odd years

Can extra CE hours carry over in Oregon?

We haven't verified this from Oregon's official text yet. Check with the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board.

Does Oregon accept RACE-approved CE?

Yes. The AAVSB lists Oregon 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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