Veterinary Technicians · Missouri · Continuing education
Missouri Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RVT5 hours every year; renewal by November 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Missouri RVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 5hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Nov 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By November 30
- Accepted credit
- At least 3 h from approved workshops/seminars or scientific recordings/electronic programs by the Board or AAVSB RACE; up to 2 h may be 1 h consultation with another RVT or veterinarian plus 1 h professional journal reading
- Carryover
- Hours may be reported the following year, but never more than one renewal year after being earned.
- New licensees
- No CE for the reporting period in which the technician graduates and is first licensed in Missouri.
- Audits & records
- Board audits; keep records for the current and two previous reporting periods.
Good to know. Registered veterinary technicians certify 5 CE hours per year; reporting period Dec 1 - Nov 30.
Source: www.sos.mo.gov · 20 CSR 2270-4.050 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Missouri?
At least 3 h from approved workshops/seminars or scientific recordings/electronic programs by the Board or AAVSB RACE; up to 2 h may be 1 h consultation with another RVT or veterinarian plus 1 h professional journal reading.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Missouri?
5 hours every year.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Missouri?
Licenses renew by November 30 (1 year cycle).