Veterinarians · Arkansas · Continuing education
Arkansas Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM20 hours every year; renewal by March 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arkansas DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- 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
- $100
- New licensees
- CE waived for the renewal period in which the veterinarian graduated and was licensed.
- 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; no CE for inactive renewal.
Good to know. Hours earned April 1 - March 31. Min. 10 h medicine and surgery; max 8 h nonscientific; max 2 h colleague visitation; max 2 h exhibit halls. At least 10 h in person or live interactive webinar; max 10 h prerecorded/non-interactive online.
Source: codeofarrules.arkansas.gov · 17 CAR § 1-103 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians 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 veterinarians need in Arkansas?
20 hours every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Arkansas?
Use the license lookup of the Arkansas Board of Animal Health (veterinary licensing) (mip.agri.arkansas.gov/VetLicensingPortal/Guest/Home/Licensees); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinarians in Arkansas?
Licenses renew by March 31 (1 year cycle).