Canadian Veterinary Medicine Programs

Typical entrance requirements

Every school has their own admissions process and requirements. Refer to each school’s website for more information. Some requirements may include:

• Complete a minimum of three years in an undergraduate science program
• Complete required pre-requisite courses
• Gain practical hands-on experience working with animals
• Complete a Background Information Form
• Letters of Reference
• Interview

Relevant websites

• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
• College of Veterinarians of Ontario
• International Veterinary Students’ Association
• National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
• Ontario Veterinary Medical Association
• World Veterinary Association
• College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies
• Veterinarians Without Borders
• Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

What is the difference between a Veterinarian and a Veterinary Technician?

• Veterinarians are doctors with four years of medical school training
• Veterinary Technicians have a role analogous to nurses and have a college degree in a Veterinary Technology program. Learn more at Ontario Colleges.

What are some other career opportunities for working with animals?

• Animal Care Attendant
• Animal Control Officers
• Biologist
• Animal Groomer
• Animal Welfare Lawyer
• Zoologist/Zookeeper
• Animal Trainer
• Animal-assisted Therapist
• Animal Nutritionist
• Laboratory technician
• Researcher
• Veterinarian Technician
• Animal Behaviorist