What are the Oklahoma CE requirements for veterinarians?

• Oklahoma veterinarians must obtain 20 hours of CE every year. See Section 775:10-3-5 (pages 4-5) for board-approved CE parameters. 

• June 30, 2025 is the next license renewal deadline in Oklahoma.

• All 20 hours can be obtained via RACE-approved online.

• 15 CE hours must be devoted to scientific materials.

• No more than 5 CE hours can be devoted to non-scientific material.

• Controlled Substances Mandate: 2 CE hours must encompass state or federal controlled dangerous substance laws, or review of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act and applicable rules.

• Opioid Mandate: 1 CE hour in pain management or 1 CE hour in opioid use or addiction if the licensee currently holds a valid federal DEA registration number per Section 775:10-3-5 (a)(8) (page  5).

Meet your Oklahoma CE requirement with Opioid 411

Oklahoma veterinarians must obtain 2 CE hours encompassing state or federal controlled dangerous substance laws or review of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act and applicable rules. Those who hold a valid federal DEA registration number are required to take 1 CE hour in pain management or 1 CE hour in opioid use or addiction.

non-VIN members click here:

VIN members click here:

Track Your CE with the Free Oklahoma CE Planner

Use this planner to keep a personal record of your completed CE. The Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners rules say that veterinarians must maintain verifiable documentary proof of CE compliance "in a readily retrievable file of reported continuing education credit for random audit purposes." These files should be kept for five years from the date of attendance.

Oklahoma Veterinary CE Planner

Download Your Free Oklahoma CE Planner

CE Hour Requirements for Oklahoma Veterinarians

Oklahoma veterinarians are required to obtain 20 hours of CE every year. All 20 hours can be obtained via RACE-approved online.

CE Course Parameters for Oklahoma Veterinarians

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

Did you know you can complete all 20 required CE hours via RACE-approved online? Remember, at least 15 of your 20 hours must be devoted to scientific material. And you can't take any more than 5 hours devoted to non-scientific material. 

Don't forget that every renewal period you also have to take 2 hours of CE encompassing state or federal controlled dangerous substance laws. You also have to take 1 hour of CE in pain management OR in opioid use or addiction if you currently hold a valid DEA registration. 

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