Veterinary Technicians · New Mexico · Continuing education
New Mexico Veterinary Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RVT8 hours every year; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Mexico RVT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 8hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Seminars, short courses or scientific programs approved by RACE, AVMA, NAVTA, or sponsored by a veterinary medical association, veterinary organization, university, or by the board
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $75
- Carryover
- Up to 8 excess hours may be carried forward to the next licensing year.
- New licensees
- CE starts with the next full licensure year after graduation.
Good to know. Registered veterinary technicians: 8 hours per calendar year (January–December); licenses expire December 31. Non-contact/online hours must be designed for vet techs, max half. Board update: all CE hours may be taken online/virtually through Dec 31, 2026.
Source: www.srca.nm.gov · 16.25.6.10 NMAC · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinary technicians in New Mexico?
Seminars, short courses or scientific programs approved by RACE, AVMA, NAVTA, or sponsored by a veterinary medical association, veterinary organization, university, or by the board.
How many CE hours do veterinary technicians need in New Mexico?
8 hours every year.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinary technicians in New Mexico?
Licenses renew by December 31 (1 year cycle).