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Ohio Veterinarian CE Hub
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What are the Ohio veterinarian CE requirements?

  • Ohio veterinarians must obtain 30 hours of CE every two years. See Rule 4741-1-11 for board approved CE parameters. 

  • March 1, 2026 is the next license renewal deadline in Ohio.

  • A maximum of 18 CE hours can be obtained online.

  • Of the 30 CE hours, at least 20 must be approved medical and directly related to the practice of veterinary medicine.

  • No more than 10 CE hours may be on the topics of practice management and/or professional development.


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CE Hour Requirements for Ohio Veterinarians

Ohio veterinarians are required to obtain 30 hours of CE every two years. A maximum of 18 hours can be obtained online.

CE Course Parameters for Ohio Veterinarians

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

At least 20 of your 30 hours must be approved medical and directly related to the practice of veterinary medicine. And you can't take any more than 10 hours on the topics of practice management and/or professional development. 

You can complete a maximum of 18 of your required CE hours online. 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!

We've researched the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.

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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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