License renewal · MA
Massachusetts veterinary
CE requirements.
Massachusetts veterinarians need 15 units of 50 minutes every year to renew.
Veterinarians
15units of 50 minutes
every year
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
15units of 50 minutes
Veterinary technicians
Not confirmed from an official source yet. Check with the board or your state technician association.
What counts in Massachusetts.
Veterinarians
Completed within the prior calendar year.
Veterinarians
No more than 6 hours from non-interactive instruction.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
Free CE to get started
Chip away at your 15 units.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in Massachusetts before relying on it.
Massachusetts CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts veterinarians need 15 units of 50 minutes every year to renew their license. Completed within the prior calendar year. Source: 256 CMR 9.00.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in Massachusetts?
We could not confirm a technician CE requirement for Massachusetts from an official source. Check with the state board or your technician association before you renew.
Can Massachusetts veterinarians complete CE online?
No more than 6 hours from non-interactive instruction.