Veterinary Continuing Education
Maryland Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in Maryland, with the rule sources and board link.
Re-verification pending · last reviewed February 18, 2026. This page is informational only and is dated per jurisdiction. Requirements change. Verify every requirement with your own licensing board before you rely on it.
Veterinarians
- Total required CE
- 18 hours · yearly
- Renewal frequency
- Every 1 year
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 18 hours · As of March 2023, regulation 15.14.10.05E has been updated to allow all CE credits to be obtained online. Previously had online restrictions.
- Additional information
- Min 12 hrs scientific/clinical. Max 6 hrs non-scientific. 100% online allowed since March 2023 regulation change.
- Rule reference
- COMAR 15.14.10.05; Agriculture Article §2-301
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | All online allowed since March 2023 MD Vet Board CE page |
| Non interactive online | Unlimited | All online allowed since March 2023 MD Vet Board CE page |
| Non scientific | Max 6 hours | Non-scientific subjects COMAR 15.14.10.05(C) |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- MD Vet Board CE page: "Requirements: State regulations require veterinarians to obtain 18 CEs hours every year."
- MD Vet Board CE page: Annual (fiscal year, June 30)
Licensing Board
Earn CE with Vet On It
RACE Approved Provider #50-29055. Courses are offered as Live Online Interactive Webinars and on demand. Confirm with your board which formats and how many hours count toward your renewal.
This page is informational only and is dated per jurisdiction. Requirements change. Verify every requirement with your own licensing board before you rely on it.