Nebraska veterinarians must obtain 32 hours of CE every 2 years. See 172 NAC 180.006 (pages 5-8) for board-approved CE parameters.
April 1, 2026 is the next license renewal deadline in Nebraska. Do not wait until the last day. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services says the fastest way to renew is online at dhhs.ne.gov/renew. Nebraska does not provide same-day processing.
All 32 CE hours can be obtained via live, interactive online CE.
A maximum of 8 CE hours can be obtained via self study, non-interactive online CE.
24 CE hours must pertain to veterinary medicine and surgery.
No more than 8 CE hours can be in practice management programs.
3 CE hours regarding prescribing opiates are required for veterinarians who prescribe controlled substances. One half-hour of these 3 hours must cover the prescription drug monitoring program per Nebraska Revised Statute 38-145.
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Veterinarians are required to obtain 32 CE hours every 2 years. All 32 hours can be obtained via live (interactive) online and a maximum of 8 hours can be obtained via anytime (non-interactive) online.
Remember that when completing your required CE there are some topic limitations.
At least 24 of your 32 hours must pertain to veterinary medicine and surgery. And you can't take any more than 8 hours in practice management programs.
Did you know that you can complete all 32 of your required CE hours via live (interactive) webinars? Just remember, if you decide to do a mix of interactive and anytime (non-interactive) CE you are limited to 8 hours of the anytime (non-interactive) variety. This is a great opportunity for you to pick the CE that best meets your needs as a busy practitioner and complete it as you see fit!
Don't forget that every renewal period you also have to take 3 hours of CE regarding prescribing opiates for veterinarians who prescribe controlled substances and that one half-hour of these 3 hours must cover the prescription drug monitoring program. This CE may include but is not limited to, education regarding prescribing and administering opiates, the risks and indicators regarding the development of addiction to opiates, and emergency opiate situations.
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