Veterinarians · Montana · Continuing education
Montana Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM20 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 DVM 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: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · ARM 24.225.511 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Montana
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians 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 veterinarians need in Montana?
20 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Montana?
Use the license lookup of the Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/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 Montana?
Licenses renew by November 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).