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Veterinarians: 40 hours every 2 years. LVTs: 16 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine has the final word.
Verified from rule text
Minnesota CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 40 hours every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Online and self-study limits | Noninteractive self-study max 10 |
| Live / in-person requirement | Min 30 interactive |
| Mandatory or capped topics | Max 10 practice management |
| Accepted providers | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Carryover | No |
| Records and audits | Not submitted at renewal; retain for audit |
| First renewal | Waived for period before first renewal |
Recent changes: Tech licensure (Minn. Laws 2026 ch. 53 amendments)
Minnesota vet tech CE requirements (LVT)
| Credential | Licensed veterinary technician |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 16 hours every 2 years |
| Caps and notes | Min 12 medical |
Minnesota veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: not verified yet. Records: Not submitted at renewal; retain for audit.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Minnesota 2026–2027
Minneapolis
Nearby (West North Central)
Kansas City
National
NationalLabs
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Minnesota's online rule: Noninteractive self-study max 10. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Minnesota veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires 40 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM).
Can Minnesota veterinary CE be done online?
Noninteractive self-study max 10
How many CE hours do LVTs need in Minnesota?
16 hours every 2 years. Min 12 medical.
When is the Minnesota veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
We haven't verified this from Minnesota's official text yet. Check with the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Can extra CE hours carry over in Minnesota?
No
Does Minnesota accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Minnesota as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/9100.1000/
- https://mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine/applications/veterinary-technicians.jsp
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/2026/0/53/laws.0.16.0
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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