Massachusetts Veterinary CE Requirements

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

15 hours · yearly

Renewal frequency

Every 1 year

Next renewal date

Renewal date: check with your board

Online CE allowed

15 hours · Max 6 of 15 hours may be non-interactive instruction. 9 hours must be interactive. Live webinars likely count as interactive but regulation predates common live-online distinction. Effectively 100% online if 9+ hours are live webinars.

Additional information

Min 9 hrs interactive. Max 6 hrs non-interactive instruction. Live interactive webinars likely count as interactive (unconfirmed).

Rule reference

256 CMR 9.01; M.G.L. c. 112, § 55

Delivery Limits

Veterinary Technicians

Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.

Sources

• 256 CMR 9.01(1): "Licensed Veterinarians are required, as a condition of license renewal, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 55, to complete a minimum of 15 units of continuing education activities during the prior calendar year."
• 256 CMR 9.01(1): "during the prior calendar year"

Licensing Board

www.mass.gov