HOURLY REQUIREMENTS FOR VETERINARIANS

45 hours every 3 years

35 hours may be obtained online

HOURLY REQUIREMENTS FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

15 hours every 3 years

10 hours may be obtained online

SPECIFIC REQUIRED COURSES

Veterinarians – Of the required 45 hours:

30 hours must be Scientific in Nature

1 hour must be on the topic of Medical Records

1 hour must be on the topic of Veterinary Law and/or Federal or State Controlled Substance Law 

Individuals seeking a controlled substance license must have completed training in opioids and controlled substances awareness prior to obtaining a license. Controlled substance licensees, or individuals seeking a controlled substance license must complete training in opioids and controlled substance awareness only one time. The department may select and audit a sample of individuals and request documentation of proof of completion of training. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/lara_vet_FAQs_032015_485853_7.pdf 

Veterinary Technicians – Of the required 15 hours, 10 hours must be Scientific in Nature

Statute – http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(nbmqrgbmmk0bnvzb1xali1sg))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-333-18813

AVAILABLE DRIP.VET COURSES

Information current as of:  May 4, 2021