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MS · East South CentralMississippi veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 15 hours every year. Vet techs: 10 hours every year. Last verified 2026-10-15. Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine has the final word.
Verified from rule text
Mississippi CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 15 hours every year |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | Aug 1–Aug 1 |
| Online and self-study limits | Max 5 any RACE (incl. on-demand) |
| Live / in-person requirement | 10 contact hrs (in person, wet lab, or RACE live-streamed/interactive) |
| Mandatory or capped topics | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Accepted providers | RACE, USDA accreditation modules, board-approved |
| Carryover | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Records and audits | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| First renewal | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Recent changes: Revised Veterinary Practice Act takes effect July 1, 2026 (board renewal letter)
Mississippi vet tech CE requirements (vet tech)
| Credential | Veterinary technician / technologist |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 10 hours every year |
| Caps and notes | All online RACE OK; ≥5 live/interactive; new grads exempt first cycle |
Mississippi veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Aug 1–Aug 1. Records: not verified yet.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Mississippi 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Mississippi yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Nearby (East South Central)
Nashville
Nashville
NationalLabs
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Mississippi's online rule: Max 5 any RACE (incl. on-demand). Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Mississippi veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Mississippi?
Mississippi requires 15 hours every year for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Aug 1–Aug 1.
Can Mississippi veterinary CE be done online?
Max 5 any RACE (incl. on-demand)
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Mississippi?
10 hours every year. All online RACE OK; ≥5 live/interactive; new grads exempt first cycle.
When is the Mississippi veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
Aug 1–Aug 1
Can extra CE hours carry over in Mississippi?
We haven't verified this from Mississippi's official text yet. Check with the Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Does Mississippi accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Mississippi as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine
- https://mississippivetboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-license-renewal-letter.pdf
- https://mississippivetboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TECH-Renewal-Form-26-27.pdf
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
Other East South Central states: Alabama · Kentucky · Tennessee · All states
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