Veterinarians · Massachusetts · Continuing education
Massachusetts Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM15 units every year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Massachusetts DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15units
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- RACE; other states' veterinary boards; governmental agencies; AVMA-approved veterinary schools; AVMA, any state VMA or other Board-designated organizations; also authorship, first-time teaching (2 units per unit), academic courses, residency or approved internship
- Audits & records
- Random compliance surveys; keep documentation.
Alternatives & exemptions. Board may waive or extend for health, disability, out-of-state military service or undue hardship (written request).
Good to know. 15 units during the prior calendar year as a condition of license renewal. Max 6 hours non-interactive instruction. 1 unit = 50 minutes.
Source: www.mass.gov · 256 CMR 9.00; M.G.L. c. 112, §55 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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Which CE courses count for veterinarians in Massachusetts?
RACE; other states' veterinary boards; governmental agencies; AVMA-approved veterinary schools; AVMA, any state VMA or other Board-designated organizations; also authorship, first-time teaching (2 units per unit), academic courses, residency or approved internship.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in Massachusetts?
15 units every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in Massachusetts?
Use the license lookup of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine (mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-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 Massachusetts?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (1 year cycle).