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Montana veterinary technology CE courses

Curated courses matched to Montana’s veterinary technicians renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

20CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: 20 hours in the 24 months before renewal; renewals due November 1 of even-numbered years.

Source: Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
General / board-approved CE20 hoursEvery 2 yearsAll veterinary technicians

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Veterinary Nursing: Canine and Feline Food Hypersensitivity

VetMedTeam · 9h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (9 RACE hours for veterinary technicians; Medical category; interactive distance; program #773465)

$109.00View course →

Note: Nine-week interactive RACE course on adverse food reactions in dogs and cats — diagnosis, diet trials, and long-term management. Built for credentialed technicians.

VetCE on Demand: No Pain is All Gain in Dentistry

VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved, program #1322251; Medical category; for technicians and veterinarians)

$15.00View course →

Note: One-hour on-demand RACE course on multimodal pain management for dental patients. Quiz plus survey; certificate issued immediately.

VetCE on Demand: Analgesia — Opioids and their Alternatives

VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; Medical category)

$15.00VetCE On Demand series pricingView course →

Note: One-hour RACE course on opioid analgesia and alternatives — useful where states require controlled-substance CE for technicians.

Controlled Drugs: Recordkeeping and Diversion Prevention in Veterinary Medicine

VetMedTeam · 2h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved)

$15.00self-study CE pricingView course →

Note: Two-hour RACE course on controlled-substance recordkeeping and diversion prevention — matches states with a CDS-law hour for technicians.

VetCE On Demand: The A to Z of Pharmacology

VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; Medical category)

$15.00VetCE On Demand series pricingView course →

Note: One-hour RACE pharmacology refresher — drug classifications and actions. Fits states with a pharmacy or controlled-substance hour for technicians.

VetCE On Demand: Toxicology 101

VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; Medical category)

$15.00VetCE On Demand series pricingView course →

Note: One-hour RACE toxicology overview — a quick medical hour from a long-established technician CE provider.

VetCE On Demand: The Physiology and Pharmacology of Euthanasia

VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved)

$15.00VetCE On Demand series pricingView course →

Note: One-hour RACE course on euthanasia pharmacology and physiology.

VetCE On Demand: Are You Keeping Score? The Importance of Pain Scoring Systems

VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved)

$15.00VetCE On Demand series pricingView course →

Note: One-hour RACE course on pain scoring systems for dogs and cats — practical for anesthesia and nursing shifts.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 20-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Zuku Unlimited CE for Veterinary TechniciansBundle

Zuku Learning · 20h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved for veterinary technicians; unlimited live + on-demand for 12 months)

$97.00per yearView course →

Note: Unlimited RACE-approved CE for vet techs for a year — live webinars each month plus an on-demand library, with automatic CE reporting and tracking.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Unleash Your Inner ER Hero (Urgent Care Program)Free

Vet Candy · 3.5h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; free with Vet Candy membership; open to technicians)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 3.5-hour RACE urgent-care program — triage, CPR, and emergency case management. Certificate generates immediately after the quiz.

Vet Candy CE On Demand LibraryFree

Vet Candy · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; free with Vet Candy membership; open to technicians)

Freeall courses freeView course →

Note: Free RACE-approved CE library — one-hour courses on dermatology, pain, nutrition, and more. Free membership; certificates generate on quiz completion.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Montana veterinary technicians need?

Montana veterinary technicians need 20 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Montana veterinary technicians renewal?

Each renewal cycle requires: General / board-approved CE (20 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is the Montana renewal deadline?

20 hours in the 24 months before renewal; renewals due November 1 of even-numbered years.

Do RACE-approved courses count for Montana veterinary technician CE?

Yes. Montana accepts RACE-approved continuing education for credentialed veterinary technicians, and most technician-focused providers (VetMedTeam, Zuku, Vet Candy) carry RACE approval. Check whether Montana requires a minimum number of medical or scientific hours, since not all RACE hours are categorized the same.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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