Veterinary Continuing Education
Iowa Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Iowa, with the rule sources and board link.
Verified November 1, 2026. This page is informational only and is dated per jurisdiction. Requirements change. Verify every requirement with your own licensing board before you rely on it.
Veterinarians
- Total required CE
- 60 hours · 3 years
- Renewal frequency
- Every 3 years
- Next renewal date
- June 30, 2029
- Online CE allowed
- 30 hours · Max 30 of 60 hours may be distance education. The remaining 30 must be non-distance. Board treats 'all on-line continuing education or webinars' as distance ed if RACE approved.
- Additional information
- Max 30 hrs distance education. Max 20 hrs practice management. Graduate courses: 10x multiplier, max 30hrs. Up to 20 hrs carryover.
- Rule reference
- Iowa Code Chapter 169; IAC 811-11.1(169)
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | No minimum live requirement; distance ed capped at 30hrs IAC 811-11.1(169) |
| Non interactive online | Max 30 hours | Distance education courses IAC 811-11.1(169) |
| Non scientific | Max 20 hours | Practice management courses IAC 811-11.1(169) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- IAC 811-11.1(169) [ARC 8020C, eff. 7/1/24]: "Within the last three licensing years, each licensee is to complete at least 60 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the board as a condition for license renewal."
- Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine page: 2026 Renewal Notices for licensed veterinarians were mailed and due by 6/30/2026. ... renewals which have been received and processed will show a 6/30/2029 expiration date.
Licensing Board
Earn CE with Vet On It
RACE Approved Provider #50-29055. Courses are offered as Live Online Interactive Webinars and on demand. Confirm with your board which formats and how many hours count toward your renewal.
This page is informational only and is dated per jurisdiction. Requirements change. Verify every requirement with your own licensing board before you rely on it.