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TN · East South CentralTennessee veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 20 hours every year. CVTs: 12 hours every year. Last verified 2026-10-15. Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has the final word.
Verified from rule textOpioid / controlled-substance CE
Tennessee CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 20 hours every year |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Annual |
| Online and self-study limits | Multimedia/online max 10 (with post-test) |
| Live / in-person requirement | Must be physically present except multimedia (max 10) |
| Mandatory or capped topics | 2 hrs per 2 years on regulatory issues, controlled substances, or ethics; 15 medical/surgical |
| Accepted providers | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Retain 4 years from end of calendar year |
| First renewal | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Recent changes: Tech rules 1730-03 updated 2026-01-15
Tennessee opioid and controlled-substance CE
2 hrs per 2 years on regulatory issues, controlled substances, or ethics; 15 medical/surgical. Make sure the course meets Tennessee's specific rule; some states only accept board-listed courses.
Tennessee vet tech CE requirements (CVT)
| Credential | Certified veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 12 hours every year |
| Caps and notes | Online max 4; 6 medical/nursing |
Tennessee veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Annual. Records: Retain 4 years from end of calendar year.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Tennessee 2026–2027
Nashville
Nashville
NationalLabs
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Tennessee's online rule: Multimedia/online max 10 (with post-test). Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Tennessee veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Tennessee?
Tennessee requires 20 hours every year for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Annual.
Can Tennessee veterinary CE be done online?
Multimedia/online max 10 (with post-test)
Does Tennessee require opioid or controlled-substance CE for veterinarians?
2 hrs per 2 years on regulatory issues, controlled substances, or ethics; 15 medical/surgical
How many CE hours do CVTs need in Tennessee?
12 hours every year. Online max 4; 6 medical/nursing.
When is the Tennessee veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Annual
Can extra CE hours carry over in Tennessee?
We haven't verified this from Tennessee's official text yet. Check with the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Does Tennessee accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Tennessee as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/tennessee/Tenn-Comp-R-Regs-1730-01-.12
- https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1730/1730-03.20260115.pdf
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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