South Dakota Vet & Vet Tech CE Requirements
Find the latest South Dakota continuing education (CE) requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Review renewal dates, CE hour requirements, online CE options, and South Dakota Veterinary Medical Examining Board information.
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Veterinarians
Next Renewal Date: July 1, 2027
Renewal Frequency: Every 2 years (July 1 of odd-numbered years)
Total Required CE: 32 hours every 2 years
Required Subjects: No specific mandatory subject is identified. CE must qualify as approved veterinary continuing education.
Allowed Online: RACE-approved CE is accepted by the Board on an hour-for-hour basis, making qualifying ZukuCE RACE-approved courses eligible for South Dakota CE credit. The current Board materials do not state a specific limit on the number of approved CE hours that may be completed online.
Record Retention: No specific retention period is stated. Licensees should maintain documentation of completed CE.
Audit Information: Veterinarians report their completed continuing education as part of the renewal process. The renewal form requires licensees to list CE activities and hours completed.
Veterinary Technicians
Next Renewal Date: July 1, 2027
Renewal Frequency: Annually on July 1
Total Required CE: 12 hours every 2 years
Required Subjects: CE must relate to veterinary science and technology. Qualifying subjects may include clinical techniques, diagnostics, therapeutics, animal care, and record keeping.
Allowed Online: No specific online CE limit is stated. Qualifying CE must relate to veterinary science and technology and meet Board requirements. Qualifying RACE-approved ZukuCE courses may be eligible for credit.
Record Retention: No specific retention period is stated. Proof of completed CE must be provided with the renewal application.
Audit Information: South Dakota requires veterinary technicians to provide proof of CE with the renewal application.
Additional Information: Veterinary technicians must renew their registration annually, but the CE requirement is measured over the 24 months preceding the renewal application. A minimum of 12 CE hours must be completed during that 24-month period.
South Dakota Veterinary Medical Examining Board
Website: vetboard.sd.gov
Address: SD Veterinary Medical Exam Board, 411 South Fort Street, Pierre, SD 57501
Phone Number: (605) 773-3321