Source-Verified Data

Missouri Veterinary
CE Requirements

Missouri requires 10 hours of CE every 1 year (pr.mo.gov). Max 2 hrs journal self-study. Max 4 hrs non-scientific in-person. Max 4 hrs non-scientific electronic. Up to 10 hrs carryover.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 pr.mo.gov ↗

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

10 hours every 1 yr
10
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
2 hrs
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No cap on live/in-person scientific CE

Max 4 hours (in-person) + Max 4 hours (electronic)
Max 4 hrs

Non-scientific subjects

Max 2 hours
Max 2 hrs

Journal reading only

What Counts as CE in Missouri

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
  • ⚠ Self-study (2 hrs cap)
Rules & Policies
  • ✗ No carryover — excess hours don't roll over
  • ✓ RACE accepted — Vet On It is Provider #50-29055

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
Missouri101 yearsNo✓ Verified
Arkansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Illinois402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Iowa603 yearsNo✓ Verified
Kansas201 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 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(1) View source ↗
  2. 2
    "A maximum of four (4) hours attendance in an approved workshop or seminar on non-scientific subjects" — 20 CSR 2270-4.042(7)(D) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "A maximum of two (2) hours of self-study reading approved scientific journals" — 20 CSR 2270-4.042(7)(C) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Missouri regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the pr.mo.gov.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Missouri's veterinary CE requirements?
Missouri requires 10 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Max 2 hrs journal self-study. Max 4 hrs non-scientific in-person. Max 4 hrs non-scientific electronic. Up to 10 hrs carryover.
Does Missouri accept online CE for veterinarians?
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.
What mandatory CE topics does Missouri require?
Missouri does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Missouri allow CE hour carryover?
No. Missouri does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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