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North Dakota veterinary CE and license renewal requirements

Veterinarians: 24 hours every 2 years. LVTs: 12 hours every 2 years. Last verified 2026-10-15. North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has the final word.

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North Dakota CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)

Hours required	24 hours every 2 years
Deadline / reporting period	24 months preceding each even-year renewal
Online and self-study limits	Not verified yet. Check with the state board.
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	board-approved (recorded programs need annual approval)
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: New rules effective 2026-04-01

North Dakota vet tech CE requirements (LVT)

Credential	Licensed veterinary technician
Hours required	12 hours every 2 years
Caps and notes	Min 9 in person/live virtual (rules eff. 2026-04-01; 8 hrs under prior rules for 2026 renewal)

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North Dakota veterinary license renewal

Renew through the North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: 24 months preceding each even-year renewal. Records: not verified yet.

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Where to get CE in North Dakota

We aren't tracking an in-state conference for North Dakota yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.

Nearby (West North Central)

Minneapolis

National

RACE status unverified

AVMA Convention 2027

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

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Kansas City

National

RACE status unverified

Fetch Kansas City Veterinary Conference 2027

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

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NationalLabs

RACE status unverified

41st Annual Veterinary Dental Forum (VDF) 2027

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

TBAPrice TBA

Online options

Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. North Dakota's online limit isn't verified yet. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.

North Dakota veterinary CE FAQ

How many CE hours do veterinarians need in North Dakota?

North Dakota requires 24 hours every 2 years for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: 24 months preceding each even-year renewal.

Can North Dakota veterinary CE be done online?

We haven't verified this from North Dakota's official text yet. Check with the North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

How many CE hours do LVTs need in North Dakota?

12 hours every 2 years. Min 9 in person/live virtual (rules eff. 2026-04-01; 8 hrs under prior rules for 2026 renewal).

When is the North Dakota veterinary license renewal CE deadline?

24 months preceding each even-year renewal

Can extra CE hours carry over in North Dakota?

We haven't verified this from North Dakota's official text yet. Check with the North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Does North Dakota accept RACE-approved CE?

Yes. The AAVSB lists North Dakota 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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