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MAINE VETERINARIANS · LATE RENEWAL OPEN THROUGH DECEMBER 29, 2026

Maine’s 24 CE hours, on demand: controlled substances, antimicrobial stewardship, and 47 more RACE-approved specialist hours

Maine requires 24 CE hours in each two-year period, October 1 of an even-numbered year to September 30 of the next, reported with that year’s September 30 renewal. Chapter 4 counts RACE-approved computer-based training and sets no cap on hours in that category; up to 6 hours may be practice management. Veterinarians who prescribe benzodiazepines or opioids also need 1 hour every two years on controlled substances. One $180 enrollment opens 18 RACE-approved courses, with a RACE-numbered certificate the moment you pass each quiz.

The 2024–2026 period closed September 30, and Maine licenses expired that day. Late renewal is open for 90 days, through December 29, with a $50 late fee. The license is reissued as of the late-renewal date, and you are considered unlicensed from expiration until then. Chapter 4 counts hours completed during the period that ended September 30.

Enroll Now, $180How the hours count in Maine
18RACE-approved courses
50CE hours available
24hours Maine requires
9board-certified specialists

Controlled substances and pharmacy, taught by a board-certified veterinary pharmacist

Dr. Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe, PharmD, MBA, DICVP, FSVHP (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), teaches all three pharmacy courses. Maine veterinarians who dispense benzodiazepines or opioids are subject to the state’s Prescription Monitoring Program, and those who prescribe them must prescribe electronically when they have the capability (32 M.R.S. §4878).

Dr. Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe

Essential Controlled Substances: DEA Compliance, Recordkeeping, and Diversion Prevention

2 CE hoursRACE 20-1322554Controlled substances

  • Controlled-drug records that hold up to a DEA inspection, and the most common recordkeeping violations
  • Electronic vs. paper drug logs, and how to audit your records for accuracy
  • Prescribing and managing controlled substances, including opioids and benzodiazepines: scheduling, diversion risk, and misuse by clients, staff, and coworkers
  • Recognizing drug-seeking clients and “vet shopping” at the front desk
  • Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and e-prescribing: what carries over from human medicine and what doesn’t
  • In-house dispensing vs. prescribing, including the corresponding responsibility doctrine

Maine’s prescriber hour must cover the administration, prescription and management of controlled substances, including benzodiazepine and opioid medications. This course covers that topic, including opioid and benzodiazepine medications.

Judicious Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine

1 CE hourRACE 20-1267368Antimicrobials

  • The right antibiotic, at the right time, dose, and duration
  • Treatment decision frameworks and FDA-approved uses
  • Diagnostic confirmation and culture and susceptibility before treatment

Complete Compounding Guidance: Balancing Benefits, Managing Risks, and Choosing the Right Pharmacy

2 CE hoursRACE 20-1337715Pharmacy

  • Benefits and risks of commonly compounded drugs
  • When a compounded preparation is appropriate, and patient-fit criteria
  • What to look for in a compounding pharmacy partner

Maine’s rule, and what this library covers

RequirementMaine rule for veterinariansThis libraryMeets
Total hours24 per period, October 1 of an even-numbered year to September 30 of the next even-numbered year. Licenses renew every September 30; the hours are due with the even-year renewal50 hours available✓
Computer-based trainingRACE-approved computer-based training related to veterinary practice counts, with no hour cap (Chapter 4, §2)Every course is pre-recorded, RACE-approved for on-demand delivery, and ends with a graded quiz✓
Live seminarsSeminar attendance counts; Chapter 4 sets no live minimumUpcoming Vet On It live webinars, all in the 2026–2028 period: Feline Ophthalmology, Friday, October 9, 2026, 1:00 PM CT (2 hours); Anesthesia in the Compromised Patient, Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10:00 AM CT (4 hours); Everyday Dermatology, Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CT (4 hours)✓
Practice managementNo more than 6 hours in practice management and other non-clinical subjectsClinical and pharmacology courses only✓
Controlled substances (prescribers)Veterinarians who prescribe a benzodiazepine or opioid: 1 hour every two years on the administration, prescription and management of controlled substances, including benzodiazepine and opioid medicationsCovered: Controlled Substances (2 hours) covers prescribing and managing controlled substances, including opioids and benzodiazepines, plus PDMPs and e-prescribing✓
Approved providersRACE is a recognized sponsor; no prior Board approval neededEach certificate carries the course’s RACE program number✓
Records and auditYou certify your hours at renewal. Random audits may review your last two certifications; keep documentation for bothCertificates are emailed to you on completion and stay in your CE portal account for download✓
Late renewalUp to 90 days after expiration with a $50 late fee; you are considered unlicensed from expiration until late renewalChapter 4 counts hours completed during the period ending September 30

Licensed veterinary technicians: Chapter 4 applies to veterinarians, and the Board’s licensing page lists no CE requirement for veterinary technician renewal. Technicians are welcome to enroll; every certificate shows the RACE program number and hours.

Sources: 02-285 CMR Chapter 4, 32 M.R.S. §4878, 02-041 CMR Chapter 11 (late renewal), 02-041 CMR Chapter 13 (CE audit and records), and the Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine. Confirm your own renewal status with the Board.

Two ways to reach 24 hours

Both start with Controlled Substances and Antimicrobial Stewardship. Choose any mix; these are examples. Courses you don’t use now stay in your library for your next period.

Small-animal practice

CourseHours
Essential Controlled Substances: DEA Compliance, Recordkeeping, and Diversion Prevention2
Judicious Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine1
Cardio in the Real World: High-Impact Decisions, Triage, and Treatment Pearls4
Everyday Dermatology: Feline Pruritus, Canine Atopy, Otitis & Pyoderma4
Neurology in a Nutshell4
Veterinary Dentistry Core: Oral Examination, Common Conditions, Periodontal Disease, and Referral Decisions4
Veterinary Dental Diagnostics: Dental Radiographic Positioning and Interpretation3
Avoiding Errors in Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics: Collection to Interpretation2
Hours toward Maine’s 2424

Mixed-animal practice

CourseHours
Essential Controlled Substances: DEA Compliance, Recordkeeping, and Diversion Prevention2
Judicious Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine1
Complete Compounding Guidance: Balancing Benefits, Managing Risks, and Choosing the Right Pharmacy2
Cardio in the Real World: High-Impact Decisions, Triage, and Treatment Pearls4
The Eyes Have It: Practical Ophthalmology4
Introduction to Equine Ophthalmology3
Equine Cardiology Essentials2
Intro: Equine Dentistry2
Advanced: Equine Dentistry2
Avoiding Errors in Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics: Collection to Interpretation2
Hours toward Maine’s 2424

How it works

  1. Enroll once for $180. All 18 courses open in your CE portal immediately.
  2. Watch each specialist lecture at your own pace.
  3. Pass the quiz: 70% to pass, unlimited attempts.
  4. Your certificate is emailed to you on completion and available to download from your CE portal. It shows your name, your Maine license number, the RACE program number, CE hours, and on-demand format.

All 18 courses

CourseSpecialistHoursRACE
Essential Controlled Substances: DEA Compliance, Recordkeeping, and Diversion PreventionDr. Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP220-1322554
Judicious Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary MedicineDr. Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP120-1267368
Complete Compounding Guidance: Balancing Benefits, Managing Risks, and Choosing the Right PharmacyDr. Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP220-1337715
Cardio in the Real World: High-Impact Decisions, Triage, and Treatment PearlsDr. Darcy Adin, DACVIM (Cardiology)420-1346844
Everyday Dermatology: Feline Pruritus, Canine Atopy, Otitis & PyodermaDr. Jason Pieper, DACVD420-1159184
Neurology in a NutshellDr. Susan Arnold, DACVIM (Neurology)420-1009830
Canine High Grade Glioma: Emerging Oncology ResearchDr. Susan Arnold, DACVIM (Neurology)220-1307646
Avoiding Errors in Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics: Collection to InterpretationDr. Daniel Heinrich, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)220-1301159
Veterinary Dentistry Core: Oral Examination, Common Conditions, Periodontal Disease, and Referral DecisionsDr. Brenda Mulherin, DAVDC420-1379283
Veterinary Dental Diagnostics: Dental Radiographic Positioning and InterpretationDr. Brenda Mulherin, DAVDC320-1388190
The Eyes Have It: Practical OphthalmologyDr. Rachel Allbaugh, DACVO420-1264146
Canine Veterinary Ophthalmology: Adnexa, Cornea, and Intraocular DiseaseDr. Rachel Allbaugh, DACVO420-1401450
Introduction to Equine OphthalmologyDr. Rachel Allbaugh, DACVO320-1297187
Advanced Equine Ophthalmology: Corneal, Intraocular, and Neuro-Ophthalmic DisordersDr. Rachel Allbaugh, DACVO320-1276863
Equine Cardiology EssentialsDr. Sian Durward-Akhurst, DACVIM (LAIM)220-1379166
Equine Genetics and GenomicsDr. Sian Durward-Akhurst, DACVIM (LAIM)220-1379235
Intro: Equine DentistryDr. Molly Rice, DAVDC-Eq220-1382527
Advanced: Equine DentistryDr. Molly Rice, DAVDC-Eq220-1382528
Total50

Questions

Do on-demand hours count toward my Maine renewal?

Chapter 4 counts RACE-approved computer-based training related to veterinary practice and sets no cap on those hours. Every course here is RACE-approved for on-demand delivery and ends with a graded quiz. For the full text, see Board rule Chapter 4 and 32 M.R.S. §4878.

Is there a live-hour minimum?

No. Chapter 4 sets no live minimum. Vet On It’s live webinars run in real time; the next is Feline Ophthalmology on Friday, October 9 at 1:00 PM CT, which falls in the 2026–2028 period.

Does Controlled Substances meet the prescriber hour in 32 M.R.S. §4878?

The statute requires 1 hour every two years on the administration, prescription and management of controlled substances, including benzodiazepine and opioid medications, for veterinarians who prescribe them. Essential Controlled Substances (2 hours) covers that topic, including opioid and benzodiazepine medications, along with DEA compliance, recordkeeping, diversion prevention, PDMPs, and e-prescribing.

Can I use the rest of the library in my next period?

Yes. Hours count in the period you complete them, and once only. Courses stay in your library, and the 2026–2028 period runs October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028.

How long does each course take?

Each course runs its listed CE hours of lecture, plus a short quiz.

Complete On-Demand CE Library

$180

18 COURSES · 50 RACE-APPROVED CE HOURS · 9 BOARD-CERTIFIED SPECIALISTS

Includes Controlled Substances, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Compounding Guidance, plus cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, clinical pathology, dentistry, ophthalmology, and equine medicine.

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