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Kansas veterinary
CE requirements.

Kansas veterinarians need 20 hours every year to renew.

From the state rule or statuteChecked November 11, 2026

Veterinarians

20hours

every year

Your renewal at a glance

Pace it, don’t cram it.

every year

Veterinarians

20hours

Each year20 hrs

Veterinary technicians

Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.

What counts in Kansas.

Veterinarians

Licenses expire June 30 each year.

Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.

Source

K.S.A. 47-829

Read the official text

From the state rule or statute. A planning summary, not legal advice. Your board has the final word.

How Kansas compares.

At about 20 hours a year, Kansas sits above the middle of all states (15 hours a year). Totals are converted to a per-year pace so different cycles compare fairly.

Veterinarian CE hours per year
Kansas20
Middle of all states15
Lowest (5 states)10
Highest (12 states)20

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Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Kansas before relying on it.

Kansas CE,
answered.

How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Kansas?+

Kansas veterinarians need 20 hours every year to renew their license. Licenses expire June 30 each year. Source: K.S.A. 47-829.

How many CE hours do vet techs need in Kansas?+

We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Kansas from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.

Can Kansas veterinarians complete CE online?+

The sources we reviewed for Kansas do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.

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