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A listing of Tennessee’s continuing education requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

HOURLY REQUIREMENTS FOR VETERINARIANS

20 hours every 2 years

All hours may be obtained via non-interactive online pertaining to a temporary change in classification due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CE Update Link

 

HOURLY REQUIREMENTS FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

12 hours every 2 years

All hours may be obtained via non-interactive online pertaining to a temporary change in classification due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CE Update Link

SPECIFIC REQUIRED COURSES

(a)…Fifteen (15) hours must pertain to the medical and surgical care of animals. Five (5) hours may pertain to a special interest in veterinary medicine in fields other than the medical and surgical care of animals, including but not limited to practice management and state and federal regulatory programs. A maximum of ten (10) hours may be obtained in a multi-media format as defined in part (3)(d)2 of this rule.

(b) For every two-year period, two (2) of the required hours must pertain to regulatory issues, controlled substances, or professional ethics.

Statute – https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1730/1730-01.20140821.pdf

 

AVAILABLE DRIP.VET COURSES

Information current as of:  May 4, 2021