License renewal · ME
Maine veterinary
CE requirements.
Maine veterinarians need 24 hours every 2 years to renew.
Veterinarians
24hours
every 2 years
The board plans to add one hour on controlled substances every two years. Confirm whether it has taken effect.
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
24hours
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Maine.
Veterinarians
New licensees are exempt before their first even-year renewal.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Maine compares.
At about 12 hours a year, Maine sits below the middle of all states (15 hours a year). Totals are converted to a per-year pace so different cycles compare fairly.
Free CE to get started
Chip away at your 24 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Maine before relying on it.
Maine CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Maine?
Maine veterinarians need 24 hours every 2 years to renew their license (about 12 per year). New licensees are exempt before their first even-year renewal. Source: 02-285 C.M.R. ch. 4.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Maine?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Maine from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Maine veterinarians complete CE online?
The sources we reviewed for Maine do not state a general limit on online hours. Confirm format rules and approved providers with the board before relying on online courses.