Source-Verified Data

Massachusetts Veterinary
CE Requirements

Massachusetts requires 15 hours of CE every 1 year (mass.gov). Min 9 hrs interactive. Max 6 hrs non-interactive instruction. Live interactive webinars likely count as interactive (unconfirmed).

Verified Feb 18, 2026 mass.gov ↗

Requirements change; always confirm with the board. We cite primary sources and show last verification date.

15 hours every 1 yr
15
Total Hours
1
1yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

Interactive instruction has no cap

Max 6 hours
Max 6 hrs

Non-interactive instruction

What Counts as CE in Massachusetts

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
Rules & Policies
  • ✗ No carryover — excess hours don't roll over
  • ✓ RACE accepted — Vet On It is Provider #50-29055

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
Massachusetts151 yearsNo✓ Verified
Connecticut242 yearsNo✓ Verified
New Hampshire302 yearsNo✓ Verified
New York453 yearsNo✓ Verified
Rhode Island242 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 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) View source ↗
  2. 2
    "complete a minimum of 15 units of continuing education activities during the prior calendar year. Not more than six hours shall be acquired through non-interactive instruction." — 256 CMR 9.01(1) View source ↗
  3. 3
    "Not more than six hours shall be acquired through non-interactive instruction." — 256 CMR 9.01(1) View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary Massachusetts regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the mass.gov.

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APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). Massachusetts veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/massachusetts/
MLA:
"Massachusetts Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/massachusetts/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Massachusetts's veterinary CE requirements?
Massachusetts requires 15 hours of continuing education every 1 year. Min 9 hrs interactive. Max 6 hrs non-interactive instruction. Live interactive webinars likely count as interactive (unconfirmed).
Does Massachusetts accept online CE for veterinarians?
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.
What mandatory CE topics does Massachusetts require?
Massachusetts does not mandate specific CE topics. All CE hours can be in any clinical or professional subject area.
Does Massachusetts allow CE hour carryover?
No. Massachusetts does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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