Iowa veterinary medicine CE courses
Curated courses matched to Iowa’s veterinarians renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.
Renewal: Triennial licensing period running July 1 through June 30 of the third year; up to 20 hours may be carried over into the next triennium.
Source: Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine
Mandated topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice management (limit) | 20 hours | Every 3 years | All veterinarians |
| Distance education (limit) | 30 hours | Every 3 years | All veterinarians |
General electives
Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.
VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved, program #1322251; Medical category; non-interactive distance)
Note: One-hour on-demand RACE course on multimodal pain management for dental patients — opioids, NSAIDs, and regional anesthesia. Quiz plus survey; certificate issued immediately.
VetMedTeam · 9h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (9 RACE hours; Medical category; interactive distance; program #773465)
Note: Nine-week interactive RACE course on adverse food reactions in dogs and cats — diagnosis, diet trials, and long-term management. Counts toward scientific/medical hours in most states.
VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; Medical category)
Note: One-hour RACE course on judicious antibiotic use — directly relevant if your state requires antimicrobial stewardship CE. Find it in VetMedTeam's on-demand catalog.
VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; Medical category)
Note: One-hour RACE course on opioid analgesia and alternatives — useful where states require opioid or controlled-substance CE.
VetMedTeam · 2h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved)
Note: Two-hour RACE course on controlled-substance recordkeeping and diversion prevention — fits states with CDS-law or opioid-education mandates.
VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; Medical category)
Note: One-hour RACE pharmacology refresher — drug classifications, actions, and memory aids. Good fit for states with a pharmacy or controlled-substance hour.
VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; Medical category)
Note: One-hour RACE toxicology overview — a quick scientific/medical hour from a long-established CE provider.
VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved)
Note: One-hour RACE course on euthanasia pharmacology and physiology.
VetMedTeam · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved)
Note: One-hour RACE course on pain scoring systems for dogs and cats.
Complete renewal bundles
One purchase covering your full 60-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.
VETgirl · 100h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; 100+ hours of CE per year for veterinarians and technicians)
Note: 100+ hours of RACE-approved podcasts and webinars per year from board-certified specialists — built for clinicians who learn on the go. Free sample podcasts at this link; ELITE signup on VETgirl's site.
Free options
Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.
Vet Candy · 3.5h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; free with Vet Candy membership)
Note: Free 3.5-hour RACE program on urgent-care topics — triage, CPR, and emergency case management across eight modules. Watch, pass the quiz, and the certificate generates immediately.
Vet Candy · 1h · self-paced · RACE (AAVSB) (RACE-approved; free with Vet Candy membership)
Note: Free RACE-approved CE library — one-hour courses on dermatology, pain, nutrition, and more, taught by specialists. Free membership; certificates generate on quiz completion.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Iowa veterinarians need?
Iowa veterinarians need 60 CE hours every 3 years.
What are the mandatory CE topics for Iowa veterinarians renewal?
Each renewal cycle requires: Practice management (limit) (20 hours); Distance education (limit) (30 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.
When is the Iowa renewal deadline?
Triennial licensing period running July 1 through June 30 of the third year; up to 20 hours may be carried over into the next triennium.
Are RACE-approved courses accepted in Iowa?
Yes. Iowa accepts continuing education approved through the AAVSB Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE), which is recognized by nearly all state veterinary boards. Watch Iowa's limits on non-scientific, practice-management, and online hours — not every RACE hour fits every category.
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 Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.
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