Veterinarians · Maryland · Continuing education
Maryland Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM18 credit hours every year, including 2 h controlled substances prescribing (once); renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maryland DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 18credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- AVMA-approved veterinary college courses; AVMA national/regional meetings; MVMA; NAVC, WVC, Central Veterinary Conference, AAHA; other local/state/regional/national courses approved by the Board; online courses allowed
- Online limit
- 100% of hours
- Carryover
- Unused credit hours from one licensing year may be applied to the next year.
- New licensees
- Exempt from proving CE for 12 months from license issuance when registering for the first time.
- Audits & records
- Keep attendance records; Board may request verification.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled substances prescribingVeterinarians applying for or renewing a Maryland CDS permit (prescribing or dispensing CDS) | 2 | once |
Alternatives & exemptions. Conditional renewal for exigent circumstances (e.g. armed services) with a completion plan.
Good to know. Annual renewal by June 30. At least 12 h on veterinary medicine skills; max 6 h non-scientific (practice management, communication, regulatory). The 2 h CDS course is required by the Office of Controlled Substances Administration and counts toward the 18 h.
Source: regs.maryland.gov · COMAR 15.14.10 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Maryland?
AVMA-approved veterinary college courses; AVMA national/regional meetings; MVMA; NAVC, WVC, Central Veterinary Conference, AAHA; other local/state/regional/national courses approved by the Board; online courses allowed.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Maryland?
18 credit hours every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Maryland?
Use the license lookup of the Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (mda.maryland.gov/animals/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 Maryland?
Licenses renew by June 30 (1 year cycle).