Mississippi Vet & Vet Tech CE Requirements
Find Mississippi veterinary continuing education requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians, including renewal dates, required CE hours, online CE allowances, interactive requirements, and Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine contact information.
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Veterinarians
Next Renewal Date: August 1, 2027
Renewal Frequency: Annually on August 1
Total Required CE: 15 hours
Allowed Online: Up to 15 hours may be completed online through RACE-approved continuing education, including ZukuCE.
Interactive Required: At least 10 hours must be contact/interactive education. Qualifying formats include seminars/lectures, labs or wet labs, interactive distance education, and live-streamed programs. Applicable online interactive programs must be RACE approved.
Record Retention: Licensees should retain documentation/certificates of CE completion in accordance with Board requirements.
Audit Information: The Board may require documentation verifying completion of required continuing education. Licensees should maintain certificates and other acceptable proof of participation for submission when requested.
Additional Information: Veterinarians must complete 15 hours of approved CE during each annual renewal period. Mississippi accepts RACE-approved continuing education, including ZukuCE. At least 10 hours must qualify as interactive/contact education.
Veterinary Technicians
Next Renewal Date: September 1, 2026
Renewal Frequency: Annually on September 1
Total Required CE: 10 hours
Allowed Online: Up to 10 hours may be completed online through RACE-approved continuing education, including ZukuCE.
Interactive Required: At least 5 hours must be live/interactive education. Qualifying formats include interactive webinars and live-streamed programs.
Record Retention: Certificate holders should retain documentation/certificates of CE completion in accordance with Board requirements.
Audit Information: The Board may require documentation verifying completion of required continuing education. Certificate holders should maintain certificates and other acceptable proof of participation for submission when requested.
Additional Information: Veterinary technicians/technologists must complete 10 hours of approved CE during each annual renewal period. Mississippi accepts RACE-approved continuing education, including ZukuCE. At least 5 hours must qualify as live/interactive education.
Mississippi State Board of Veterinary Medicine
Website: mississippivetboard.org
Address: 1089D Stark Road, Starkville, MS 39759
Phone Number: (662) 324-9380