Source-Verified Data

South Dakota Veterinary
CE Requirements

South Dakota requires 32 hours of CE every 2 years (vetboard.sd.gov). 16 hrs may be online. 16 hrs must be non-online (effectively live/in-person).

Verified Feb 19, 2026 vetboard.sd.gov ↗

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

32 hours every 2 yrs
32
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

In-person CE unrestricted

Max 16 hours
Max 16 hrs

Online CE

What Counts as CE in South 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
South Dakota322 yearsNo✓ Verified
Iowa603 yearsNo✓ Verified
Minnesota402 yearsNo✓ Verified
Montana202 yearsNo✓ Verified
Nebraska322 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "32 HOURS REQUIRED" — SD Vet Board renewal form View source ↗
  2. 2
    "16 hours may be obtained online" — Clinician's Brief / SD Board View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary South Dakota regulatory sources on Feb 19, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the vetboard.sd.gov.

Cite This Page

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are South Dakota's veterinary CE requirements?
South Dakota requires 32 hours of continuing education every 2 years. 16 hrs may be online. 16 hrs must be non-online (effectively live/in-person).
Does South Dakota accept online CE for veterinarians?
16 of 32 hours may be online. The remaining 16 must be non-online. Live webinar treatment needs official statute verification.
What mandatory CE topics does South Dakota require?
South Dakota does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does South Dakota allow CE hour carryover?
No. South Dakota does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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