Massachusetts veterinarians must obtain 15 hours of CE every calendar year preceding their license renewal. See 256 CMR 9.01 to 9.04 for board-approved CE parameters.
For the February 28, 2026 license renewal, CE must be completed by December 31, 2025.
All 15 hours can be obtained via live (interactive) online.
A maximum of 6 hours can be obtained via self study (non-interactive) online.
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Massachusetts veterinarians are required to obtain 15 hours of CE every calendar year preceding their license renewal. All 15 hours can be obtained via live (interactive) online, and a maximum of 6 hours can be obtained via self study (non-interactive) online.
Remember that when completing your required CE, there are a few things to be aware of.
Don't forget that your CE hours must be completed during the calendar year before your next license renewal!
Did you know you can complete all 15 required CE hours via live (interactive) webinars? Remember, if you decide to do a mix of interactive and Anytime (non-interactive) CE, you are limited to 6 hours of the self study (non-interactive) variety.
Aside from contributing to a licensee's professional growth, there are no limitations on CE topics.
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