License renewal · MN
Minnesota veterinary
CE requirements.
Minnesota veterinarians need 40 hours every 2 years to renew.
Veterinarians
40hours
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
40hours
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Minnesota.
Veterinarians
At least 30 hours must be interactive.
Veterinarians
No more than 10 hours from self-study.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Minnesota compares.
At about 20 hours a year, Minnesota 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 40 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Minnesota before relying on it.
Minnesota CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Minnesota?
Minnesota veterinarians need 40 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 20 per year). At least 30 hours must be interactive. Source: Minnesota board; Minn. R. 9100.1000.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Minnesota?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Minnesota from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Minnesota veterinarians complete CE online?
At least 30 hours must be interactive. No more than 10 hours from self-study.