License renewal · NM
New Mexico veterinary
CE requirements.
New Mexico veterinarians need 15 hours every year to renew. Registered veterinary technicians need 8 hours every year.
Veterinarians
15hours
every year
Vet techs
8
every year
Your renewal at a glance
Pace it, don’t cram it.
Veterinarians
15hours
Registered veterinary technicians
8hours
What counts in New Mexico.
Veterinarians
No more than half (7.5 hours) from non-contact sources, including online.
Exemptions, prorated first-renewal hours, and approved-provider rules can apply. Keep your certificates in case of an audit.
How New Mexico compares.
At about 15 hours a year, New Mexico sits right at 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 15 hours.
Many boards accept RACE-approved CE, but some states limit online and self-study hours. Confirm a course counts in New Mexico before relying on it.
New Mexico CE,
answered.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in New Mexico?
New Mexico veterinarians need 15 hours every year to renew their license. No more than half (7.5 hours) from non-contact sources, including online. Source: 16.25.4.8 NMAC; 16.25.6 NMAC.
How many CE hours do vet techs need in New Mexico?
Registered veterinary technicians in New Mexico need 8 hours every year.
Can New Mexico veterinarians complete CE online?
No more than half (7.5 hours) from non-contact sources, including online.