Veterinarians · Minnesota · Continuing education
Minnesota Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM40 hours every 2 years; renewal by February 28.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Minnesota DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Feb 28
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By February 28
- Accepted credit
- Pre-approved sponsors listed by the Board (incl. AVMA-recognized specialty groups, NAVTA); AAVSB RACE-approved programs accepted automatically; Board-approved sponsors; individual approval on request
- Renewal fee
- $300
- New licensees
- CE waived for the first renewal period of all Minnesota licenses.
- Audits & records
- Summer CE audits; keep documentation at least 4 years.
- Renew online
- mn.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Six-month extension for good cause; inactive license needs no CE.
Good to know. CE period March 1 - February 28 of the 2-year license. At least 30 h interactive (lectures, labs, live online); max 10 h non-interactive (journal reading = 1 credit per 3 h); max 10 h practice management. 1 h = 50 min.
Source: mn.gov · Minn. R. ch. 9100 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Minnesota?
Pre-approved sponsors listed by the Board (incl. AVMA-recognized specialty groups, NAVTA); AAVSB RACE-approved programs accepted automatically; Board-approved sponsors; individual approval on request.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Minnesota?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Minnesota?
Use the license lookup of the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine (mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine); 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 Minnesota?
Licenses renew by February 28 (2 years cycle).