Veterinary Continuing Education
New Mexico Veterinary CE Requirements
Continuing education requirements for veterinarians licensed in New Mexico, 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
- 15 hours · yearly
- Renewal frequency
- Every 1 year
- Next renewal date
- Renewal date: check with your board
- Online CE allowed
- 15 hours · Regulation (16.25.4 NMAC) caps non-contact hours at 50% (7.5 of 15 hours). However, the board has extended 100% online acceptance through 12/31/2026. After this date, the 50% cap may be reimposed.
- Additional information
- Regulation caps non-contact hours at 50% (7.5 hrs) but board extended 100% online through 12/31/2026.
- Rule reference
- 16.25.4 NMAC
Delivery Limits
| Format | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live interactive | Unlimited | No live CE restrictions 16.25.4 NMAC |
| Non interactive online | Unlimited through 12/31/2026 (reg cap: 7.5 hrs) | Temp extension; regulation caps at 50% 16.25.4 NMAC + board extension |
Veterinary Technicians
Technician CE requirements are set separately and are not listed here. For current technician requirements, check with your board.
Sources
- 16.25.4 NMAC: "minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually"
- 16.25.4 NMAC: Annual
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.