License renewal · MD
Maryland veterinary
CE requirements.
Maryland veterinarians need 18 hours every year to renew.
Veterinarians
18hours
every year
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
18hours
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Maryland.
Veterinarians
All hours may be earned online. The former online cap was removed in 2023.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How Maryland compares.
At about 18 hours a year, Maryland sits above 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 18 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Maryland before relying on it.
Maryland CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Maryland?
Maryland veterinarians need 18 hours every year to renew their license. All hours may be earned online. The former online cap was removed in 2023. Source: Maryland board; COMAR 15.14.10.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Maryland?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Maryland from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Maryland veterinarians complete CE online?
All hours may be earned online. The former online cap was removed in 2023.