Veterinary Technicians · North Dakota · Continuing education
North Dakota Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LVT12 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Dakota LVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 12hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs of veterinary or vet-tech associations, board-approved seminars, AAVSB RACE programs, college wet labs, objective commercial presentations (approval); exchange program and board meeting attendance limited
- Online limit
- 25% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $30
- New licensees
- Licensed fewer than 24 months before the even-year renewal: requirement adjusted proportionally.
- Audits & records
- Proof of attendance on request; verification may be through a third-party database.
- Renew online
- services.ndbvme.org ↗
Good to know. License renewed annually by Dec 31 ($30); CE (12 h in prior 24 months, at least 9 in person/live virtual) certified at even-year renewals. Board: 2026 renewal still uses previous rules, 8 hours.
Source: www.ndbvme.org · N.D. Admin. Code 87-03-02-01 and 87-03-02-03 (amended eff. 4/1/2026) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in North Dakota?
Programs of veterinary or vet-tech associations, board-approved seminars, AAVSB RACE programs, college wet labs, objective commercial presentations (approval); exchange program and board meeting attendance limited.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in North Dakota?
12 hours every 2 years.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in North Dakota?
Licenses renew by December 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).