Source-Verified Data

North Dakota Veterinary
CE Requirements

North Dakota requires 24 hours of CE every 2 years (ndbvme.org). Board approval required for courses

Verified Feb 19, 2026 ndbvme.org ↗

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

24 hours every 2 yrs
24
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

No restrictions confirmed

UNCONFIRMED
Unlimited

Board rules PDF not readable

Max 12 hours (50%)
Max 12 hrs

Reading journals or technology-based methods

Max 8 hours
Max 8 hrs

Practice management

What Counts as CE in North Dakota

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
North Dakota242 yearsNo✓ Verified
Minnesota402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Montana202 yearsNo✓ Verified
South Dakota322 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "24 hours of CE per 24-month licensing period" — NDBVME website View source ↗
  2. 2
    Max of 12 hours reading journals or technology-based methods — Zuku Learning (citing NDAC 87-02-01) View source ↗
  3. 3
    Max 8 hours practice management — Zuku Learning (citing NDAC 87-02-01) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary North Dakota regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the ndbvme.org.

Cite This Page

APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). North Dakota veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/north-dakota/
MLA:
"North Dakota Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/north-dakota/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are North Dakota's veterinary CE requirements?
North Dakota requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Board approval required for courses
Does North Dakota accept online CE for veterinarians?
Board rules PDF not readable. Online caps and mandatory topics could not be verified. Current data (100% online, board approval required) is unconfirmed.
What mandatory CE topics does North Dakota require?
North Dakota does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does North Dakota allow CE hour carryover?
No. North Dakota does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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