VETINUITY
Colorado veterinarians need 32 CE hours each two-year license period, including jurisprudence and substance use prevention training.
Colorado veterinarians must complete at least 32 hours of CE during each two-year license period, including at least 2 hours of jurisprudence and at least 1 hour of Substance Use Prevention Training.
| Requirement | Board information |
|---|---|
| License renewal cycle | Two-year license period |
| Required CE | 32 hours each two-year license period |
| Nonbiomedical hours | Up to 16 of the 32 hours, such as leadership training, personnel management, client relations, communication training, and practice and personal wellness |
| Online and live rules | Seminar, lecture or other in-person programs; online learning such as webinars and teleconferences, whether live or not; wet or dry laboratories; and demonstrations are all acceptable delivery methods |
| Renewal deadline | Licenses expire on 10/31/2026 and can be renewed through 12/31/2026 |
| Exemptions | Licensed 12 months or less before the first expiration date: no CE for the first renewal. Licensed longer than 12 months but less than 24 months: 16 CE hours for the first renewal. Military exemptions are handled through DPO’s Military License Renewal Exemptions page. |
| Reciprocity | The board automatically accepts any RACE approved course |
| Records | Keep CE records for at least 4 years; submit them only if the board requests them |
| Topic | Hours | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisprudence on the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act | 2 | At least 2 hours |
| Substance Use Prevention Training | 1 | At least 1 hour each license period, regardless of date of licensure. May also count toward CE when it meets CE criteria. Exempt with an equivalent national board certification or an attestation of not prescribing opioids. |
Upcoming change (effective after November 1, 2026): supervision and delegation training, including delegation of tasks to veterinary technicians, veterinary technician specialists, veterinary professional associates and other qualified personnel, 2 hours, starting in the 2026 to 2028 license period.
Colorado official board source, checked 2026-11-06.
Confirm Colorado requirements with the licensing board before renewing.
Veterinary CE requirements by state
Colorado requires at least 32 CE hours during each two-year license period. At least 2 hours must cover jurisprudence on the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act, and at least 1 hour must be Substance Use Prevention Training. Up to 16 of the 32 hours may come from nonbiomedical topics. Presentations that are primarily promotional do not count.
Starting in the 2026 to 2028 license period, all Colorado veterinarians need 2 hours of CE on supervision and delegation, covering delegation of tasks to veterinary technicians, veterinary technician specialists, veterinary professional associates and other qualified personnel. The board states this requirement does not start until after November 1, 2026.
The Colorado board automatically accepts RACE approved courses. Other courses must cover acceptable biomedical or nonbiomedical subject matter, be presented by an AVMA certified specialist or recognized expert, and count 45 to 60 minutes of active learning as one CE hour. In-person, online, laboratory and demonstration formats all qualify.
Veterinarians licensed 12 months or less before their first expiration date need no CE for that first renewal; those licensed longer than 12 months but less than 24 months need 16 hours. Colorado veterinarian licenses expire on October 31, 2026, and can be renewed through December 31, 2026.
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At least 32 hours of CE during each two-year license period, including at least 2 hours of jurisprudence on the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act and at least 1 hour of Substance Use Prevention Training.
Starting in the 2026 to 2028 license period, all veterinarians need 2 hours of CE on supervision and delegation. The board states this requirement does not start until after November 1, 2026.
Yes. The board automatically accepts any course approved by the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE).
Veterinarians licensed for 12 months or less before their first expiration date need no CE for that first renewal. Those licensed longer than 12 months but less than 24 months need 16 CE hours.
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