Veterinarians · Missouri · Continuing education
Missouri Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM10 hours every year; renewal by November 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Missouri DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Nov 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By November 30
- Accepted credit
- Programs approved or sponsored by AVMA and its specialty groups, regional meetings (e.g. Central and Western Veterinary Conference), state/provincial and affiliated local VMAs, AAHA, AVMA-accredited schools, state veterinary academies, AAVSB RACE, the Missouri State Veterinarian, or with prior Board approval; recordings and electronic/interactive programs from these sponsors
- Carryover
- Up to 10 excess hours (excluding self-study) to the next reporting period only.
- New licensees
- No CE for the reporting period in which the licensee graduates and is first licensed in Missouri.
- Audits & records
- Board audits; keep records for the current and two previous reporting periods.
Alternatives & exemptions. Waiver or extension up to 6 months for good cause (armed forces, illness, undue hardship); a graduate resident program satisfies the year; CE for another state may count if substantially equal.
Good to know. Reporting period Dec 1 - Nov 30; renewal form due by Nov 30. Max 2 h journal self-study; max 4 h non-scientific seminars and 4 h non-scientific recorded/electronic programs.
Source: www.sos.mo.gov · 20 CSR 2270-4.042; §340.258 RSMo · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Missouri?
Programs approved or sponsored by AVMA and its specialty groups, regional meetings (e.g. Central and Western Veterinary Conference), state/provincial and affiliated local VMAs, AAHA, AVMA-accredited schools, state veterinary academies, AAVSB RACE, the Missouri State Veterinarian, or with prior Board approval; recordings and electronic/interactive programs from these sponsors.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Missouri?
10 hours every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Missouri?
Use the license lookup of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board (pr.mo.gov/veterinarian.asp); 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 Missouri?
Licenses renew by November 30 (1 year cycle).