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Veterinary License Renewal & CE Requirements

Nebraska

Next Renewal Deadline: April 1, 2026
Nebraska veterinary licenses renew every two years.

Licensing Cycle: Nebraska veterinary licenses must be renewed every two years. The current cycle ends on April 1, 2026, and the next cycle will run from April 2, 2026 to April 1, 2028.

Don’t wait until the last minute to renew. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recommends completing your renewal early. Same-day license processing is NOT available.

👉 Nebraska DHHS veterinary license information

At a glance

CE Requirements

32 hours required every 2 years
All 32 hours allowed via live (interactive) online CE
Maximum 8 hours via self-study (non-interactive) online CE
At least 24 hours in veterinary medicine & surgery
No more than 8 hours in practice management
3 hours on opiates for those prescribing controlled substances
- ⏱️ Includes 0.5 hours on Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

Regulation Source: Nebraska CE Rule 172 NAC 180.006

For Busy Veterinarians

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Track your topics to ensure you're not over the 8-hour limit for practice management.
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What Counts and What Doesn’t

✔️ Accepted Formats

You may complete all 32 hours via live, interactive webinars or in-person CE.
A maximum of 8 hours may be from non-interactive, anytime (self-study) CE.

✔️ Required Topics

At least 24 hours must be veterinary medicine and surgery.
No more than 8 hours in practice management.
If you prescribe controlled substances, you must complete 3 hours in opiate-related CE (including 0.5 hours on PDMP).

✔️ Opiate CE May Include:

Safe prescribing & administration of opiates
Signs of addiction & opioid misuse
Emergency opioid scenarios
Nebraska PDMP compliance