Source-Verified Data

Minnesota Veterinary
CE Requirements

Minnesota requires 40 hours of CE every 2 years (mn.gov). 30 of 40 hrs must be interactive (lectures, seminars, wet labs, interactive TV). Max 10 hrs noninteractive. Max 10 hrs practice management. Live webinars count as interactive.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 mn.gov ↗

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

40 hours every 2 yrs
40
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited (min 30 required)
Unlimited

Interactive sources: lectures, seminars, wet labs, interactive television

Max 10 hours
Max 10 hrs

Noninteractive sources

Max 10 hours
Max 10 hrs

Practice management

What Counts as CE in Minnesota

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
Minnesota402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Iowa603 yearsNo✓ Verified
North Dakota242 yearsNo✓ Verified
South Dakota322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Wisconsin302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "Thirty of the 40 required hours of continuing education credit must be obtained from interactive sources" — Minn. R. 9100.1000, Subp. 5(A) View source ↗
  2. 2
    "Thirty of the 40 required hours of continuing education credit must be obtained from interactive sources, such as lectures, seminars, wet labs, interactive television, or as a presenter of a continuing education topic or author of a referred journal article or contributing author for a recognized textbook." — Minn. R. 9100.1000, Subp. 5(A) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "Not more than ten hours of continuing education credit from noninteractive sources must be accepted toward the 40-hour continuing education credit requirement for licensure renewal." — Minn. R. 9100.1000, Subp. 5(B) View source ↗
  4. 4
    "Not more than ten hours of continuing education credit must be accepted for courses, seminars, or training sessions focused on practice management." — Minn. R. 9100.1000, Subp. 5(C) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Minnesota regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the mn.gov.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Minnesota's veterinary CE requirements?
Minnesota requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 30 of 40 hrs must be interactive (lectures, seminars, wet labs, interactive TV). Max 10 hrs noninteractive. Max 10 hrs practice management. Live webinars count as interactive.
Does Minnesota accept online CE for veterinarians?
30 of 40 hours must be from interactive sources (lectures, seminars, wet labs, interactive television). Max 10 hours noninteractive. Interactive television/live webinars explicitly count as interactive, so effectively 100% can be online if 30+ hours are live webinars.
What mandatory CE topics does Minnesota require?
Minnesota does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Minnesota allow CE hour carryover?
No. Minnesota does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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