A listing of New Jersey’s continuing education requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
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HOURLY REQUIREMENTS FOR VETERINARIANS
20 hours every 2 years
20 hours may be obtained online
HOURLY REQUIREMENTS FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
20 hours every 2 years
20 hours may be obtained online
SPECIFIC REQUIRED COURSES
The topic and/or objectives must relate directly to the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery or veterinary technology.
Veterinarians – Of these 20 credit hours: 1) At least 17 shall be in surgery, medicine, or dentistry; 2) No more than 4 shall be in courses related solely to business management;
Veterinarians – Opioid Prescribing – 1 HOUR shall be in topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
Veterinary Technicians – Management, human resources and other types of CE may be submitted to a maximum of 50% of the hours needed. 50% must be technician/scientific-type CE.
AVAILABLE DRIP.VET COURSES
Information current as of: March 30, 2021