License renewal · MT
Montana veterinary
CE requirements.
Montana veterinarians need 20 hours every 2 years to renew.
Veterinarians
20hours
every 2 years
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
20hours
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Montana.
Veterinarians
Earned in the 24 months before the November 1 renewal in even-numbered years.
Veterinarians
The board does not pre-approve courses or sponsors.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Montana compares.
At about 10 hours a year, Montana sits below 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 Montana before relying on it.
Montana CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Montana?
Montana veterinarians need 20 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 10 per year). Earned in the 24 months before the November 1 renewal in even-numbered years. Source: Montana board jurisprudence guide; ARM 24.225.511.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Montana?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Montana from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Montana veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Montana do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.