Veterinary Technicians · Iowa · Continuing education
Iowa Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RVT30 hours every 3 years; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Iowa RVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved scientific seminars and meetings; any Board-approved national, state or regional meeting; online CE and webinars must be RACE-approved or Board-approved
- Carryover
- Hours over 30 may carry over to the next triennium, max 10 hours.
- New licensees
- Recent graduates credentialed in year 1 of the triennium: 20 h; year 2: 10 h; year 3: exempt for the first renewal.
Alternatives & exemptions. Board may waive CE for qualifying military service personnel or spouses.
Good to know. Triennium runs Jan 1 - Dec 31 of the third year (current 1/1/2024-12/31/2026). Max 15 h distance education, max 10 h practice management, max 15 h graduate courses per triennium.
Source: iowaagriculture.gov · Iowa Admin. Code 811—8.8 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Iowa?
Board-approved scientific seminars and meetings; any Board-approved national, state or regional meeting; online CE and webinars must be RACE-approved or Board-approved.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Iowa?
30 hours every 3 years.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Iowa?
Licenses renew by December 31 (3 years cycle).