Source-Verified Data

Montana Veterinary
CE Requirements

Montana requires 20 hours of CE every 2 years (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov). 10 hours must be live/interactive

Verified Feb 18, 2026 boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov ↗

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

20 hours every 2 yrs
20
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Live platform with interaction = in-person

Max 10 hours
Max 10 hrs

Courses at licensee's convenience without interaction

What Counts as CE in Montana

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
Montana202 yearsNo✓ Verified
Idaho152 yearsNo✓ Verified
North Dakota242 yearsNo✓ Verified
South Dakota322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Wyoming242 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "20-hour CE requirement" — ARM 24.225.511 View source ↗
  2. 2
    "A presentation that has a live platform and allows for interaction between attendees and the presenter is considered an in-person course." — MT Board CE page View source ↗
  3. 3
    "ARM 24.225.511 requires that a licensee obtain no more than 10 hours of their 20-hour CE requirement from online courses." — MT Board CE page View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Montana regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov.

Cite This Page

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Montana's veterinary CE requirements?
Montana requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 10 hours must be live/interactive
Does Montana accept online CE for veterinarians?
Max 10 of 20 hours from online courses. 'Online course' = at licensee's convenience, no interaction. Live platform with interaction = in-person course. Live webinars count as in-person.
What mandatory CE topics does Montana require?
Montana does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Montana allow CE hour carryover?
No. Montana does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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