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Opioid CE for Veterinarians

Resources and continuing education for managing controlled substances in veterinary medicine.

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Veterinary CE Requirements by State

Find out what CE is required in your state and download CE Tracker sheets for free.

Meet Your Mandate with Opioid 411

RACE Approved | On Demand, Self Study Courses

Get up-to-date information on the prescription and management of controlled substances with Opioid 411. Revised annually, these courses are designed to meet opioid training requirements across the United States. Topics covered include the opioid crisis, veterinary controlled substances laws, DEA laws and regulations, identifying and stopping opioid abuse, opioids in practice, and best practices for managing controlled substances.

Public Continuing Education Courses
Continuing Education Courses for VIN Members

As part of the VIN Family, VIN members receive special discounts on Opioid 411 courses – plus dozens more CE opportunities. Members can select a course below to enroll through VIN CE and save on enrollment costs.

Take a Closer Look at Opioid 411

Preview the course to meet the instructors and get an overview of topics covered.

See What Your Colleagues Are Saying

Very well done. Informative and engaging. I highly recommend this course and any other courses that are produced by this group!

Mark Lee, DVM

Veterinarian | North Carolina

Really enjoyed the short clips to go over different topics associated with opioids. Made the course easy for me to complete over a period of time. Course was informative and easy all in one!

Meghan Reilly, DVM

Veterinarian | Arizona

I could have taken another opioid course that fulfilled the requirement for free through CVMA but it was worth it to me to pay $25 to distill everything I needed into an hour, so thanks!

Lauren Huber-Greene, DVM

Veterinarian | Connecticut

“My license is getting ready to renew and I signed up with drip.vet to satisfy the one hour requirement for CDS education. After experiencing the course and the highly informed speaker, I will certainly return to the site for further continuing education. I can do it in the comfort of my home and take a break, if needed, any time during the lecture. I found it very engaging and professional. I would highly recommend the site to any of my colleagues. Thank you!”

Frank McHugh, DVM

Veterinarian | New Jersey

"I expected the course to be boring but it was not so! The slides with the diagrams in color and the bullet points made it easier to digest the information. The presentation of a multi-modal approach to replace the opioid use was very interesting, especially the laser and acupuncture topics. From a format perspective, I liked the splitting of the course in short segments vs a long uninterrupted presentation.
Overall it was an excellent experience! Thank you!"

Nicolas Pinkall, DVM

Veterinarian | North Carolina

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Free Client Handout: Prescription Opioid Safety

Reduce the risk of opioid abuse by educating your clients with this free handout. It provides helpful tips for handling opioids, recognizing signs of misuse, and safely disposing of unused medications.

Related Reading

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Combating the Opioid Epidemic: How Veterinarians Can Make a Difference
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Safe Veterinary Prescribing of Opioids and Controlled Substances
Feb. 14, 2024 | Lance Roasa, DVM, MS, JD
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How to Help as Deadly Opioid Epidemic Toll Rises
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