Veterinary Technicians · Arkansas · Continuing education
Arkansas Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Veterinary Technician/Technologist: 12 hours every year; renewal by March 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arkansas Veterinary Technician/Technologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 12hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Mar 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 31
- Accepted credit
- Programs by accredited/approved veterinary colleges, AAHA, AVMA and its recognized specialty organizations, local/state/regional/national veterinary associations, NAVTA and its specialty academies, AAVSB RACE, or USDA; others by Board pre-approval
- Renewal fee
- $25
- New licensees
- CE waived for the renewal period in which the technician graduated and was certified.
- Audits & records
- Keep records 3 years; Board may audit.
- Renew online
- mip.agri.arkansas.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Board may exempt or extend for sickness or other justifiable reason.
Good to know. Min. 8 h medicine and surgery; max 4 h nonscientific. At least 6 h in person or live webinar; max 6 h prerecorded online. Veterinary technician specialists need 8 extra advanced hours yearly. Active renewal needs a supervising veterinarian on file.
Source: codeofarrules.arkansas.gov · 17 CAR § 1-103 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Arkansas?
Programs by accredited/approved veterinary colleges, AAHA, AVMA and its recognized specialty organizations, local/state/regional/national veterinary associations, NAVTA and its specialty academies, AAVSB RACE, or USDA; others by Board pre-approval.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Arkansas?
12 hours every year.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Arkansas?
Licenses renew by March 31 (1 year cycle).