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UT · MountainUtah veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 24 hours every 2 years. CVTs: 12 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Utah DOPL – Veterinary Board has the final word.
Verified from rule textOpioid / controlled-substance CE
Utah CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 24 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Sept 30 even years |
| Online and self-study limits | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Live / in-person requirement | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Mandatory or capped topics | 1 hr opioid use/dependency recognition; 1 hr workplace communication; 3.5 hrs CS prescribing for CS licensees (SBIRT satisfies) |
| Accepted providers | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| First renewal | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Utah opioid and controlled-substance CE
1 hr opioid use/dependency recognition; 1 hr workplace communication; 3.5 hrs CS prescribing for CS licensees (SBIRT satisfies). Make sure the course meets Utah's specific rule; some states only accept board-listed courses.
Utah vet tech CE requirements (CVT)
| Credential | State certified veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 12 hours every 2 years |
| Caps and notes | Min 9 medical |
Utah veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Utah DOPL – Veterinary Board, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Sept 30 even years. Records: not verified yet.
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Veterinary conferences in Utah 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Utah yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
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Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Utah's online limit isn't verified yet. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Utah veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Utah?
Utah requires 24 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Sept 30 even years.
Can Utah veterinary CE be done online?
We haven't verified this from Utah's official text yet. Check with the Utah DOPL – Veterinary Board.
Does Utah require opioid or controlled-substance CE for veterinarians?
1 hr opioid use/dependency recognition; 1 hr workplace communication; 3.5 hrs CS prescribing for CS licensees (SBIRT satisfies)
How many CE hours do CVTs need in Utah?
12 hours every 2 years. Min 9 medical.
When is the Utah veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Sept 30 even years
Can extra CE hours carry over in Utah?
We haven't verified this from Utah's official text yet. Check with the Utah DOPL – Veterinary Board.
Does Utah accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Utah as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Utah DOPL – Veterinary Board
- https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/veterinary/renew-a-license/
- https://utrules.elaws.us/uac/r156-28-304
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R156-28-304b
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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