Veterinarians · New Mexico · Continuing education
New Mexico Veterinary CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- DVM15 hours every year; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Mexico DVM CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Seminars, short courses or scientific programs approved by AAVSB RACE, AVMA or the board, or sponsored by a veterinary medical association, organization or university
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $250
- Carryover
- Up to 15 excess hours may be carried forward to the next licensing year.
- New licensees
- CE starts with the next full licensing year after initial New Mexico licensure.
- Audits & records
- CE recorded on the renewal form; board may audit. Keep proof at least 4 years.
Good to know. 15 hours per year in the 12 months before license expiration (license tied to birth month). Non-contact/online max half; management max 5 h/yr; alternative medicine max 11.25 h. Board update: all CE hours may be taken online/virtually through Dec 31, 2026.
Source: www.srca.nm.gov · 16.25.4.8 NMAC · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for veterinarians in New Mexico?
Seminars, short courses or scientific programs approved by AAVSB RACE, AVMA or the board, or sponsored by a veterinary medical association, organization or university.
How many CE hours do veterinarians need in New Mexico?
15 hours every year.
How do I verify a veterinarian license in New Mexico?
Use the license lookup of the New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine (bvm.nm.gov); 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 New Mexico?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (1 year cycle).