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KY · East South CentralKentucky veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 30 hours every 2 years. LVTs: 6 hours every year. Last verified 2026-10-15. Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners has the final word.
Verified from rule textOpioid / controlled-substance CE
Kentucky CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 30 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Online and self-study limits | Pre-recorded online max 15 |
| Live / in-person requirement | Min 15 live real-time (in person or online) |
| Mandatory or capped topics | 2 hrs pharmacy/controlled substances, antimicrobials, or vet law (periods after 2024-09-30); min 20 practice-related; max 10 non-practice |
| Accepted providers | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Carryover | No (CE from prior period can't be reused) |
| Records and audits | Retain 4 years from renewal |
| First renewal | Grad in 1st year of biennium: 15 hrs; 2nd year: waived |
Kentucky opioid and controlled-substance CE
2 hrs pharmacy/controlled substances, antimicrobials, or vet law (periods after 2024-09-30); min 20 practice-related; max 10 non-practice. Make sure the course meets Kentucky's specific rule; some states only accept board-listed courses.
Kentucky vet tech CE requirements (LVT)
| Credential | LVT |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 6 hours every year |
| Caps and notes | Pre-recorded max 3; 1 hr pharmacy/CS/antimicrobials/law |
Kentucky veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: not verified yet. Records: Retain 4 years from renewal.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Kentucky 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Kentucky yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Nearby (East South Central)
Nashville
Nashville
NationalLabs
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Kentucky's online rule: Pre-recorded online max 15. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Kentucky veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Kentucky?
Kentucky requires 30 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM).
Can Kentucky veterinary CE be done online?
Pre-recorded online max 15
Does Kentucky require opioid or controlled-substance CE for veterinarians?
2 hrs pharmacy/controlled substances, antimicrobials, or vet law (periods after 2024-09-30); min 20 practice-related; max 10 non-practice
How many CE hours do LVTs need in Kentucky?
6 hours every year. Pre-recorded max 3; 1 hr pharmacy/CS/antimicrobials/law.
When is the Kentucky veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
We haven't verified this from Kentucky's official text yet. Check with the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners.
Can extra CE hours carry over in Kentucky?
No (CE from prior period can't be reused)
Does Kentucky accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Kentucky as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners
- https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/016/590/
- https://kbve.ky.gov/Pages/continuing-education.aspx
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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