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How many total CE hours are required for Montana veterinarians?
Montana veterinarians must complete 20 hours of relevant continuing education prior to renewal on November 1 of even-numbered years.
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Montana veterinary CE requirements
Review Montana veterinary CE requirements, including the 20-hour total, online limits under ARM 24.225.511, and interactive live stream rules.
● WHAT'S DOCUMENTED
Montana veterinarians must complete 20 hours of relevant continuing education prior to license renewal on November 1 of even-numbered years.
Montana renewal and CE
| Requirement | Board information |
|---|---|
| Required CE | 20 hours |
| Online hours maximum | 10 hours |
| Online and live rules | ARM 24.225.511 requires that a licensee obtain no more than 10 hours of their 20-hour CE requirement from online courses. An “online course” is a course designed to be taken at the licensee’s convenience and that does not allow for back and forth interaction between the licensee, instructor/presenter, or other attendees. A presentation that has a live platform and allows for interaction between attendees and the presenter is considered an in-person course. |
| Renewal deadline | November 1 of even-numbered years |
Montana official board source, checked 2026-11-06.
Confirm Montana requirements with the licensing board before renewing.
Veterinary CE requirements by state
Montana CE Hour Requirements and Renewal Schedule
Montana requires veterinarians to obtain 20 hours of relevant continuing education prior to license renewal on November 1 of even-numbered years. Practitioners should verify current administrative rules directly with the Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Online Course Limits and Live Interactive Formats
Under ARM 24.225.511, Montana limits non-interactive online courses taken at the licensee convenience to a maximum of 10 hours per renewal period.
Presentations hosted on a live platform that allow back-and-forth interaction between attendees and the presenter are classified as in-person courses under Montana board rules.
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● SOURCES
- 1. Montana veterinary licensing board. Continuing education and renewal. Checked 2026-11-06.
● RELATED ANSWERS
- Minnesota Veterinary CE Requirements
Minnesota veterinarians must complete 40 CE hours every 24 months, including at least 30 interactive hours. Review state board requirements.
- Michigan Veterinary CE Requirements
Michigan veterinarians must complete 45 CE hours every 3 years, including 30 scientific hours, 1 medical records hour, and 1 law hour.
- Maryland Veterinary CE Requirements
Maryland veterinarians must complete 18 CE hours annually, including at least 12 clinical hours and up to 18 online hours.
- Nebraska Veterinary CE Requirements Guide
Nebraska veterinarians must complete 32 CE hours every two-year cycle prior to the April 1 even-year renewal deadline.
- Nevada Veterinary CE Requirements Guide
Learn Nevada veterinary CE requirements, including the 40-hour total, 20-hour live minimum, and June 30 deadline in odd-numbered years.
- New Mexico Veterinary CE Requirements Summary
Learn New Mexico veterinary CE requirements: 15 annual hours, 7.5 non-contact hour cap, birth month deadline, and approved providers.
● FAQ
What is the limit on online CE hours in Montana?
Under ARM 24.225.511, Montana limits non-interactive asynchronous online courses to a maximum of 10 hours of the 20-hour requirement.
Do interactive webinars count as live in-person CE in Montana?
Yes, live platform presentations that allow real-time interaction between attendees and the presenter are considered in-person courses under Montana regulations.
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