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Veterinary Licensing Bodies and Associations

In Canada, the practice of veterinary medicine is regulated at the provincial/territorial level, with a licensing body for veterinarians in each province/territory. There are also veterinary associations at both the federal and provincial levels that advocate for the veterinary profession.

Veterinary Licensing Bodies and Associations

Veterinary Licensing Bodies

These licensing bodies protect and serve the public interest through the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine. While the general requirements to practice veterinary medicine are similar across the country, specific requirements differ from province to province.

Below is a list of the provincial and territorial licensing bodies which regulate veterinarians and the practice of veterinary medicine in each province/territory.

College Of Veterinarians Of British Columbia

Dr. Stacey Thomas, DVM & Joel Walsoff
Acting Co-Registrar(s)

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Alberta Veterinary Medical Association

Phil Boute,
Interim Registrar

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Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association

Dr. Greg Parks
Registrar

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Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association

Corey Wilson
Executive Director and Registrar

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College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO)

Dr. Wade Wright
President

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Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec

Sylvie Martel,
Directrice générale et secrétaire

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New Brunswick

New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Nicole Jewett, Registrar

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Jane Corkum, Registrar

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Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Gary Morgan

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Newfoundland And Labrador College Of Veterinarians (NLVetCollege

Dr. Nicole O’Brien
Registrar

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Northwest Territories

Registrar, Professional Licensing, Health and Social Services

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Veterinary Associations and Licensing Bodies

Veterinary Associations

At the federal level, and in some provinces, there are also veterinary associations whose role is to advocate for the veterinary profession.

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

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Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada

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Society of British Columbia Veterinarians

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Ontario Veterinary Medical Association

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Association des médecins vétérinaires du Québec

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Association des médecins vétérinaires Praticiens du Québec

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Newfoundland and Labrador Veterinary Medical Association

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