What are the Nevada veterinarian CE requirements?

• Nevada veterinary licenses expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years.
• The Nevada Veterinary Board is required to send out notice of renewals no later than May 15 of odd-numbered years, and license renewals open on April 1.  
• Renewals are open between April 1 and June 30 of odd-numbered years. After the period of renewal closes on June 30, there is a grace period of 60 days. On July 1 and August 1, a $50 late fee is added for each of those dates. For example, if you renew late on August 7, 2025, you will owe the license fee plus $100 late fees.
• Nevada veterinarians, in order to renew a license to practice, must complete at least 40 hours of CE approved by the Board, not more than 20 hours of which may be completed in distance learning or correspondence courses, during the 24-month period immediately preceding the beginning of the new period of licensing. If the license is issued after October 1 of the immediately preceding even-numbered year, the requirement is at least 20 hours of Board-approved CE, not more than 10 hours of which may be completed in distance learning or correspondence courses, during the 12-month period immediately preceding the beginning of the new period of licensing.
• CE must be approved by the Board or provided by specified organizations (e.g., AVMA, Western Veterinary Conference, etc.).
• Licensees must attest to CE compliance on a Board-provided form during license renewal.
• Documentation of completed CE hours must be maintained for 4 years.
• The Board may conduct random audits, requiring licensees to provide proof of CE completion within 30 days of notice.

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You may use this planner to keep a personal record of your CE. If you are notified by the Nevada Board that your CE is being audited, you may transfer information from this planner to the form provided by the Board.

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CE Hour Requirements for Nevada Veterinarians

Nevada veterinarians must complete at least 40 hours of CE approved by the Board, not more than 20 hours of which may be completed in distance learning or correspondence courses, during the 24-month period immediately preceding the beginning of the new period of licensing. If the license is issued after October 1 of the immediately preceding even-numbered year, the requirement is at least 20 hours of Board-approved CE, not more than 10 hours of which may be completed in distance learning or correspondence courses, during the 12-month period immediately preceding the beginning of the new period of licensing.

CE Course Parameters for Nevada Veterinarians

Remember that when completing your required CE, there are a few things to be aware of.

You have many CE topic options in Nevada! The requirement for license renewal can be taken in any combination of topics provided that the Board approves the course.

We've researched the Nevada Board's regulations, so you don't have to!

Need to learn something new? Need a refresher on a long-forgotten topic? We've got Nevada veterinarians covered and look forward to meeting your needs!