Oregon veterinarians must obtain 30 hours of CE every two years.
December 31, 2026 is the next license renewal deadline in Oregon.
All 30 hours may be obtained online.
1 CE hour must be in judicious antibiotic use.
1 CE hour must be in appropriate analgesic and anesthetic methods.
No more than 6 hours on non-scientific subjects related to the practice of veterinary medicine such as communication skills, practice management, stress management, or chemical impairment. Four hours maximum are allowed for reading approved scientific journals.
Oregon veterinarians must take 1 CE hour in judicious antibiotic use and 1 CE hour in appropriate analgesic and anesthetic methods.
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Oregon veterinarians are required to obtain 30 hours of CE every two years. All 30 hours may be obtained online.
Remember that when completing your required CE, there are some topic limitations.
Don't forget that you have to take 1 hour in judicious antibiotic use and 1 hour in appropriate analgesic and anesthetic methods. You can't take any more than 6 hours on non-scientific subjects related to the practice of veterinary medicine such as communication skills, practice management, stress management, or chemical impairment. Four hours maximum are allowed for reading approved scientific journals.
Oregon is ahead of the game! Other states have set limits or parameters for online CE but Oregon allows for veterinarians to complete all CE hours online in any mix of live (interactive) or self study (non-interactive) formats.
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