Veterinary Technicians · Montana · Continuing education
Montana Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LVT20 hours every 2 years; renewal by November 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Montana LVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Nov 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By November 1 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses directly related to the scope of practice of veterinary medicine; the board does not pre-approve courses or sponsors. Live interactive webinars count as in-person; practice management max 25% of hours.
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Carryover
- Hours used to make up a delinquent CE requirement may not be applied to the next reporting period.
- New licensees
- CE does not apply until the first full year of licensure; licensed more than one but less than two years: 10 hours before renewal.
- Audits & records
- Board may randomly audit up to 50% of renewed licensees; keep proof of completion for one year after the reporting period.
- Renew online
- ebiz.mt.gov ↗
Good to know. 20 hours within the 24 months before renewal on November 1 of even-numbered years; no more than 10 of the 20 hours online (non-interactive courses). Hardship exemption on request.
Source: rules.mt.gov · ARM 24.225.511 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in Montana?
Courses directly related to the scope of practice of veterinary medicine; the board does not pre-approve courses or sponsors. Live interactive webinars count as in-person; practice management max 25% of hours.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in Montana?
20 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in Montana?
Licenses renew by November 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).