Veterinarians are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education in the area of veterinary medicine for biennial license renewal on October 15 of each odd-numbered year. The next renewal date is OCTOBER 15, 2027.

You may find a copy of the continuing education rules at 888 IAC 1.1-10

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many CE hours do I need to renew my veterinary license?
You must complete 40 hours of CE in veterinary medicine every two years. CE must be finished by October 15 of each odd‑numbered year.

2. Do I need CE for my first renewal after initial licensure?
No. CE is not required for your first renewal.

3. Can I carry CE hours over to the next renewal period?
No. CE hours cannot be carried over. All hours must be earned within the current biennial renewal cycle.

4. Can I earn CE credit as an instructor or speaker?
Yes. You may claim actual presentation time, plus up to 2 hours of preparation time per 1 hour of presentation. Repeat presentations of the same material do not earn additional credit.

5. Can I get CE credit for writing articles or books?
Yes. You may claim up to 5 CE hours for time spent writing or researching a peer‑reviewed article or book on a qualified veterinary topic.

6. Does enrollment in a veterinary degree or specialty training program count as CE?
Yes. You automatically meet CE requirements if you were actively enrolled in an AVMA COE‑accredited veterinary degree program or a residency, fellowship, or experiential program recognized by AVMA ABVS.

8. Can CE taken for another state count toward Indiana’s requirements?
Yes. CE used to satisfy another state’s renewal requirements may also count for Indiana.

9. How do I report my CE at renewal?
You will certify completion of your CE during the renewal process.

10. How long must I keep my CE records?
You must retain CE documentation for three years after the end of the renewal period.

11. Is CE credit available for internships?
Yes. Applicants must submit the board’s internship CE application.

12. What are the CE requirements for veterinarian internships?
The internship must include:

• A structured curriculum with objectives and regular competency assessments
• A didactic component (teaching rounds, seminars, journal clubs, etc.)
• Robust clinical experience (rounds, emergency care, primary case care) under supervision
• Elective rotations tailored to the intern’s goals

13. Are online or asynchronous CE programs accepted?
Yes. CE hours are accepted regardless of delivery method or ability to interact with the presenter.

14. What happens if I fail to comply with CE requirements?
    You may face sanctions under IC 25‑1‑4.

15. Can CE completed after being audited count toward my next renewal?
    No. CE completed to fix an audit deficiency cannot be used for the next renewal period.
16. Can I request a hardship waiver?
    Yes. The board may grant waivers according to IC 25‑1‑4‑4.