Veterinarians · North Dakota · Continuing education
North Dakota Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM24 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Dakota DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs of local/state/regional/national veterinary associations, board-approved seminars, AAVSB RACE programs, college wet labs, objective commercial presentations (approval), USDA accreditation modules (half credit); max 8 h practice management, 8 h exchange program, 4 h board meeting attendance
- Online limit
- 25% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $110
- 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 June 30 ($110); CE (24 h in prior 24 months) certified at even-year renewals. At least 18 h in person or live virtual, so max 6 h prerecorded.
Source: www.ndbvme.org · N.D. Admin. Code 87-02-01-02 and 87-02-01-04 (amended eff. 4/1/2026) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in North Dakota?
Programs of local/state/regional/national veterinary associations, board-approved seminars, AAVSB RACE programs, college wet labs, objective commercial presentations (approval), USDA accreditation modules (half credit); max 8 h practice management, 8 h exchange program, 4 h board meeting attendance.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in North Dakota?
24 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in North Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (ndbvme.org); 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 North Dakota?
Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).