New Jersey Veterinarian CE Hub

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What are the New Jersey veterinarian CE requirements?

New Jersey veterinarians must obtain 20 hours of CE every two years. See Administrative Code Section 13:44-4.10 (pages 21-25) for board-approved CE parameters.
June 30, 2025 is the next license renewal deadline in New Jersey.
All 20 hours can be obtained online.
17 CE hours must be in surgery, medicine, or dentistry.
No more than 4 CE hours can be in courses related solely to business management.
Opioid Mandate: 1 CE hour must be on topics that comprise prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion per Administrative Code Section 13:44-4.10 (page 21).

Meet your New Jersey CE requirement with Opioid 411

New Jersey veterinarians are required to take 1 CE credit hour every renewal cycle on topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

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Track Your CE with the Free New Jersey CE Planner

Use this planner to keep a personal record of your completed CE. You will be asked to attest to completion of the required CE with your license renewal.

New Jersey Veterinary CE Planner

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CE Hour Requirements for New Jersey Veterinarians

New Jersey veterinarians are required to obtain 20 hours of CE every two years. All 20 hours can be obtained online.

CE Course Parameters for New Jersey Veterinarians

Remember that when completing your required CE, there are some topic limitations.

At least 17 of your 20 hours have to be in the topics of surgery, medicine, or dentistry. And you can't take more than 4 hours on topics only related to business management.

Don't forget that every renewal period, you also have to take 1 hour of CE on topics that comprise prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

We've researched the New Jersey 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 New Jersey veterinarians covered and look forward to meeting your needs!

Meet the drip.vet CE Hub Team

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Lance Roasa, DVM, MS, JD
Co-founder of drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family

Dr. Lance Roasa is an active figure in both the veterinary and legal professions. He is the past-president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMLA) and has owned and managed more than ten veterinary clinics. As a national co-advisor to the Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA), Dr. Roasa advises on personal financial literacy and career development. He also guest lectures at fifteen veterinary colleges, covering topics such as legal matters, medical recordkeeping, and business management. Before co-founding drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family, Dr. Roasa led the Roasa Law Group, a law practice dedicated to serving veterinarians in practice transactions and employment contacts. He earned a veterinary degree from Texas A&M in 2008 and later obtained his law degree from the University of Nebraska in 2013.

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Drew Olson, DVM
Co-founder of drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family

Dr. Drew Olson is an experienced veterinarian and entrepreneur whose knack for business led to the successful growth and management of several veterinary practices. Originally from Papillion, Nebraska, Dr. Olson received his veterinary degree from Iowa State University before returning to his home state, where he practiced small animal medicine and surgery. As co-founder of drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family, Dr. Olson spearheaded the adoption of drip teaching methodology, recognizing its potential to improve the effectiveness of financial education for veterinary professionals.

Steve Kellner
College Teaching Director

Mr. Kellner is the Director of the drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family College Teaching Program. An integral part of the team, Mr. Kellner has participated in the development and creation of College of Veterinary Medicine courses for more than eighteen years. He works closely with Dr. Roasa and universities to develop course materials and facilitate their delivery.

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