Kansas Veterinarian & Veterinary Technician CE Requirements
Find the latest Kansas continuing education (CE) requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Review license renewal dates, CE hour requirements, online CE allowances, required subjects, and Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners contact information.
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Veterinarians
Next Renewal Date: June 30, 2027
Renewal Frequency: Annually on June 30
Total Required CE: 20 hours
Allowed Online: All required CE hours may be completed online through approved providers, including ZukuCE.
Record Retention: Licensees should maintain documentation of completed continuing education. No specific retention period is specified.
Audit Information: The Board may audit continuing education records at any time and will audit CE records during complaint investigations. Licensees should retain documentation to verify compliance.
Additional Information: Continuing education must be completed during the annual period from July 1 through June 30. Excess CE hours may not be carried forward to the next renewal period, and waivers are only available for active military duty during a national emergency.
Veterinary Technicians
Next Renewal Date: April 30, 2027
Renewal Frequency: Annually on April 30
Total Required CE: No state-mandated continuing education requirement.
Additional Information: Kansas requires annual registration renewal for registered veterinary technicians but does not currently require continuing education for renewal.
Kansas State Board of Veterinary Examiners
Website: kbve.kansas.gov
Address: 1003 Lincoln St., P.O. Box 379, Wamego, Kansas 66547-0379
Phone Number: (785) 456-8781