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How many CE hours are required for veterinarian license renewal in Hawaii?
Hawaii requires active veterinarian licensees to complete at least 20 hours of continuing education credits from an approved sponsor prior to license renewal.
● ANSWER
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Hawaii veterinary CE requirements
Review Hawaii veterinary CE requirements, including the 20-hour credit requirement, approved sponsors, and first-renewal graduate exemptions.
● WHAT'S DOCUMENTED
Active veterinarian licensees in Hawaii must complete at least 20 hours of continuing education credits from an approved sponsor prior to license renewal pursuant to HRS 471-9.
Hawaii renewal and CE
| Requirement | Board information |
|---|---|
| Required CE | 20 hours |
| Exemptions | A licensee who has graduated from an accredited veterinary school within one year of the licensee’s first license renewal shall not be subject to the CE requirement for the first renewal. |
Hawaii official board source, checked 2026-11-06.
Confirm Hawaii requirements with the licensing board before renewing.
Veterinary CE requirements by state
Hawaii Continuing Education Credit Hours
Active Hawaii veterinarian licensees must complete at least 20 hours of approved continuing education credits prior to license renewal under Hawaii Revised Statutes 471-9.
Hawaii First-Renewal CE Exemption
Hawaii provides a specific exemption for recent veterinary graduates. A licensee who graduated from an accredited veterinary school within one year of their first Hawaii license renewal is exempt from the 20-hour continuing education requirement for that first renewal cycle.
Verifying Hawaii Licensing Compliance
Because administrative rules, renewal deadlines, and sponsor approval lists can change, Hawaii veterinarians must confirm their specific license status and requirements directly with the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
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● SOURCES
- 1. Hawaii veterinary licensing board. Continuing education and renewal. Checked 2026-11-06.
● RELATED ANSWERS
- Florida Veterinary CE Requirements
Florida veterinarians must complete 30 CE hours every 24-month biennium by May 31 of even-numbered years.
- District of Columbia Veterinary CE Requirements
District of Columbia veterinarians must complete 36 CE hours, including mandatory public health and LGBTQ cultural competency topics.
- Delaware Veterinary CE Requirements
Overview of Delaware veterinary CE requirements, first-cycle prorated hours, and board-approved providers.
- Idaho Veterinary CE Requirements
Idaho requires renewing veterinarians to report 15 hours of continuing education.
- Illinois Veterinary CE Requirements & Rules
Illinois veterinarians need 40 CE hours in the 24 months before license expiration, plus a one-hour sexual harassment prevention course.
- Indiana Veterinary CE Requirements Guide
Indiana veterinarians must complete 40 CE hours every 24 months by October 15 of odd-numbered years. Review state board requirements.
● FAQ
Does Hawaii exempt recent veterinary graduates from CE requirements?
Yes, Hawaii exempts licensees who graduated from an accredited veterinary school within one year of their first renewal from the 20-hour CE requirement for that first renewal.
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