License renewal · AR
Arkansas veterinary
CE requirements.
Arkansas veterinarians need 20 hours every year to renew. Veterinary technicians and technologists need 12 hours every year.
Veterinarians
20hours
every year
Vet techs
12
every year
Veterinary licensing moved from the Veterinary Medical Examining Board to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
20hours
Veterinary technicians and technologists
12hours
What counts in Arkansas.
Veterinarians
Hours are waived in the renewal period of graduation.
Veterinarians
Keep records for three years in case of audit.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Arkansas compares.
At about 20 hours a year, Arkansas sits above the middle of all states (15 hours a year). Totals are converted to a per-year pace so different cycles compare fairly.
Free CE to get started
Chip away at your 20 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Arkansas before relying on it.
Arkansas CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Arkansas?
Arkansas veterinarians need 20 hours every year to renew their license. Hours are waived in the renewal period of graduation. Source: Ark. Code R. 209.01.24-003.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Arkansas?
Veterinary technicians and technologists in Arkansas need 12 hours every year.
Can Arkansas veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Arkansas do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.