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Iowa Veterinary
CE Requirements

Iowa requires 60 hours of CE every 3 years (iowaagriculture.gov). Max 30 hrs distance education. Max 20 hrs practice management. Graduate courses: 10x multiplier, max 30hrs. Up to 20 hrs carryover.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 iowaagriculture.gov ↗

Requirements change; always confirm with the board. We cite primary sources and show last verification date.

60 hours every 3 yrs
60
Total Hours
1
3yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No minimum live requirement; distance ed capped at 30hrs

Max 30 hours
Max 30 hrs

Distance education courses

Max 20 hours
Max 20 hrs

Practice management courses

What Counts as CE in Iowa

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
Rules & Policies
  • ✗ No carryover — excess hours don't roll over
  • ✓ RACE accepted — Vet On It is Provider #50-29055

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
Iowa603 yearsNo✓ Verified
Illinois402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Minnesota402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Missouri101 yearsNo✓ Verified
Nebraska322 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "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." — IAC 811-11.1(169) [ARC 8020C, eff. 7/1/24] View source ↗
  2. 2
    "Within the last three licensing years, each licensee is to complete at least 60 hours of continuing education" — IAC 811-11.1(169) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "A maximum of 30 hours during any one triennial license period of continuing education may be achieved by completion of approved distance education courses." — IAC 811-11.1(169) View source ↗
  4. 4
    "A maximum of 20 hours of continuing education during any one triennial license period may be achieved by completion of approved practice management courses." — IAC 811-11.1(169) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Iowa regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the iowaagriculture.gov.

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APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). Iowa veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/iowa/
MLA:
"Iowa Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/iowa/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Iowa's veterinary CE requirements?
Iowa requires 60 hours of continuing education every 3 years. Max 30 hrs distance education. Max 20 hrs practice management. Graduate courses: 10x multiplier, max 30hrs. Up to 20 hrs carryover.
Does Iowa accept online CE for veterinarians?
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.
What mandatory CE topics does Iowa require?
Iowa does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Iowa allow CE hour carryover?
No. Iowa does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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