Veterinary Continuing Education
Missouri Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Missouri, 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
- 10 hours · yearly
- Renewal frequency
- Every 1 year
- Next renewal date
- November 30, 2026
- Online CE allowed
- 10 hours · No explicit percentage cap found for scientific online CE. Non-scientific has sub-caps (4hrs in-person + 4hrs electronic). Self-study journal reading capped at 2 hours.
- Additional information
- Max 2 hrs journal self-study. Max 4 hrs non-scientific in-person. Max 4 hrs non-scientific electronic. Up to 10 hrs carryover.
- Rule reference
- 20 CSR 2270-4.042; §§340.210, 340.258, 340.268 RSMo
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | No cap on live/in-person scientific CE 20 CSR 2270-4.042(1) |
| Self study | Max 2 hours | Journal reading only 20 CSR 2270-4.042(7)(C) |
| Non scientific | Max 4 hours (in-person) + Max 4 hours (electronic) | Non-scientific subjects 20 CSR 2270-4.042(7)(D) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- 20 CSR 2270-4.042(1): "all licensees shall provide satisfactory evidence of having completed at least ten (10) hours of continuing education each year"
- 20 CSR 2270-4.042(2)-(3): The continuing education reporting period shall begin each year on December 1 and end November 30 of the following year.
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.