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Missouri veterinary CE and license renewal requirements

Veterinarians: 10 hours every year. RVTs: 5 hours every year. Last verified 2026-10-15. Missouri Veterinary Medical Board has the final word.

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Missouri CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)

Hours required	10 hours every year
Deadline / reporting period	Reporting period Dec 1–Nov 30
Online and self-study limits	Journal self-study max 2; non-scientific max 4
Live / in-person requirement	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Mandatory or capped topics	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Accepted providers	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
Carryover	No (post-Nov 30 hours apply to next cycle)
Records and audits	Keep records for current + 2 prior reporting periods
First renewal	No CE for reporting period of graduation/initial licensure

Missouri vet tech CE requirements (RVT)

Credential	Registered veterinary technician
Hours required	5 hours every year
Caps and notes	Min 3 scientific (in person or approved online)

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Missouri veterinary license renewal

Renew through the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: Reporting period Dec 1–Nov 30. Records: Keep records for current + 2 prior reporting periods.

Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.

Veterinary conferences in Missouri 2026–2027

Kansas City

National

RACE status unverified

Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference 2027

Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 22, 2027Kansas City, MO

TBAPrice TBA

NationalLabs

RACE status unverified

41st Annual Veterinary Dental Forum (VDF) 2027

Oct 6, 2027 – Oct 9, 2027St. Louis, MO

TBAPrice TBA

Nearby (West North Central)

Minneapolis

National

RACE status unverified

AVMA Convention 2027

Jul 16, 2027 – Jul 20, 2027Minneapolis, MN

TBAPrice TBA

Online options

Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Missouri's online rule: Journal self-study max 2; non-scientific max 4. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.

Missouri veterinary CE FAQ

How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Missouri?

Missouri requires 10 hours every year for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: Reporting period Dec 1–Nov 30.

Can Missouri veterinary CE be done online?

Journal self-study max 2; non-scientific max 4

How many CE hours do RVTs need in Missouri?

5 hours every year. Min 3 scientific (in person or approved online).

When is the Missouri veterinary license renewal CE deadline?

Reporting period Dec 1–Nov 30

Can extra CE hours carry over in Missouri?

No (post-Nov 30 hours apply to next cycle)

Does Missouri accept RACE-approved CE?

Yes. The AAVSB lists Missouri as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.

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