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KS · West North CentralKansas veterinary CE and license renewal requirements
Veterinarians: 20 hours every year. RVTs: 0 hours every year. Last verified 2026-10-15. Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners has the final word.
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Kansas CE requirements for veterinarians (DVM)
| Hours required | 20 hours every year |
|---|---|
| Deadline / reporting period | July 1–June 30 cycle |
| Online and self-study limits | All 20 may be online |
| Live / in-person requirement | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Mandatory or capped topics | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Accepted providers | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
| Carryover | No |
| Records and audits | Keep documentation for audit |
| First renewal | Not verified yet. Check with the state board. |
Kansas vet tech CE requirements (RVT)
| Credential | Registered veterinary technician (renews annually by Apr 30) |
|---|---|
| Hours required | 0 hours every year |
| Caps and notes | No state CE requirement (4 hrs recommended) |
Kansas veterinary license renewal
Renew through the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners, which also runs the official license lookup. CE timing: July 1–June 30 cycle. Records: Keep documentation for audit.
Short on hours? Need CE fast lists 55 free live sessions. Check them against the online limit above.
Veterinary conferences in Kansas 2026–2027
We aren't tracking an in-state conference for Kansas yet. We're adding state VMA meetings weekly.
Nearby (West North Central)
Minneapolis
Kansas City
National
NationalLabs
Online options
Free veterinary CE: 55 live webinars plus on-demand catalogs, all with RACE status shown. Kansas's online rule: All 20 may be online. Want CE with a trip attached? See CE vacations or all conferences.
Kansas veterinary CE FAQ
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Kansas?
Kansas requires 20 hours every year for veterinarians (DVM). Timing: July 1–June 30 cycle.
Can Kansas veterinary CE be done online?
All 20 may be online
How many CE hours do RVTs need in Kansas?
0 hours every year. No state CE requirement (4 hrs recommended).
When is the Kansas veterinary license renewal CE deadline?
July 1–June 30 cycle
Can extra CE hours carry over in Kansas?
No
Does Kansas accept RACE-approved CE?
Yes. The AAVSB lists Kansas as accepting RACE-approved programs. Online or self-study caps still apply.
Official sources
- Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners
- https://kbve.kansas.gov/faq/
- https://kbve.kansas.gov/licensee-information/
Last verified 2026-10-15. Plain-English summary, not legal advice. Spot an error? Tell us.
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