Iowa Veterinarian CE Hub

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What are the Iowa veterinarian CE requirements?

Iowa veterinarians must obtain 60 hours of CE every three years. See IAC 811-11.1 (Chapter 11 - Continuing Education starts on page 55 of the document) for board-approved CE parameters.
The next license renewal deadline in Iowa is June 30, 2026.
A maximum of 20 hours during any one triennial license period of continuing education may be achieved by completion of approved distance education courses.
No more than 20 CE hours may be achieved by completion of approved practice management courses.

Iowa CE Tracker

The Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine, a division of the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, is the administrative authority in charge of licenses to practice veterinary medicine in the state. Iowa Code 169.12 says, "Prior to expiration the secretary shall mail a notice to each licensed veterinarian that the license will expire and provide the licensee with a form for registration." On the Iowa Board website, under the heading "Forms for Veterinarians," you will find the Iowa CE tracking form and the veterinary license application form.

CE Hour Requirements for Iowa Veterinarians

Iowa veterinarians must obtain 60 hours of CE every three years. A maximum of 20 hours during any one triennial license period of continuing education may be achieved by completion of approved distance education courses. Each licensee shall obtain the 60 credit hours between July 1 of the year the license was issued and June 30 of the following third year. Continuing education credits in excess of 60 hours for any three-year license period may be carried over to the next triennial license period, but the total number of credit hours carried over shall not exceed 20 hours.

CE Course Parameters for Iowa Veterinarians

Remember that when completing your required CE, there are some topic limitations.

Don't forget that you can't take any more than 20 hours by completion of approved practice management courses.

We've researched the Iowa Board's regulations, so you don't have to!

Need to learn something new? Need a refresher on a long-forgotten topic? We've got Iowa veterinarians covered and look forward to meeting your needs!

Meet the drip.vet CE Hub Team

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Lance Roasa, DVM, MS, JD
Co-founder of drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family

Dr. Lance Roasa is an active figure in both the veterinary and legal professions. He is the past-president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMLA) and has owned and managed more than ten veterinary clinics. As a national co-advisor to the Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA), Dr. Roasa advises on personal financial literacy and career development. He also guest lectures at fifteen veterinary colleges, covering topics such as legal matters, medical recordkeeping, and business management. Before co-founding drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family, Dr. Roasa led the Roasa Law Group, a law practice dedicated to serving veterinarians in practice transactions and employment contacts. He earned a veterinary degree from Texas A&M in 2008 and later obtained his law degree from the University of Nebraska in 2013.

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Drew Olson, DVM
Co-founder of drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family

Dr. Drew Olson is an experienced veterinarian and entrepreneur whose knack for business led to the successful growth and management of several veterinary practices. Originally from Papillion, Nebraska, Dr. Olson received his veterinary degree from Iowa State University before returning to his home state, where he practiced small animal medicine and surgery. As co-founder of drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family, Dr. Olson spearheaded the adoption of drip teaching methodology, recognizing its potential to improve the effectiveness of financial education for veterinary professionals.

Steve Kellner
College Teaching Director

Mr. Kellner is the Director of the drip.vet, a part of the VIN Family College Teaching Program. An integral part of the team, Mr. Kellner has participated in the development and creation of College of Veterinary Medicine courses for more than eighteen years. He works closely with Dr. Roasa and universities to develop course materials and facilitate their delivery.

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