Veterinarians · Maine · Continuing education
Maine Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM24 contact hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maine DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Seminars from RACE, AVMA, AVMA-accredited veterinary colleges, state boards and state VMAs, specialty organizations (e.g. ACVIM, ACVS, AAHA) and regional conferences without prior approval; others may be pre-approved; RACE-approved proctored computer-based training
- Renewal fee
- $100
- New licensees
- No CE needed before the first renewal that takes place in an even-numbered year.
- Renew online
- www1.maine.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Board may waive CE for licensees on inactive status.
Good to know. License renews every year on September 30; the 24 contact hours are counted over Oct 1 of an even year to Sept 30 of the next even year and are due with the even-year renewal. Max 6 h practice management.
Source: www.maine.gov · 02-285 C.M.R. ch. 4 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Maine
05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Maine?
Seminars from RACE, AVMA, AVMA-accredited veterinary colleges, state boards and state VMAs, specialty organizations (e.g. ACVIM, ACVS, AAHA) and regional conferences without prior approval; others may be pre-approved; RACE-approved proctored computer-based training.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Maine?
24 contact hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Maine?
Use the license lookup of the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine (maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/board-veterinary-medicine); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for veterinarians in Maine?
Licenses renew by September 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).