How to Become a Veterinarian in Quebec
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec to work as a veterinarian in Quebec or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“Pour exercer la médecine vétérinaire au Québec, il est nécessaire de détenir un doctorat en médecine vétérinaire et d’être inscrit au tableau de l’Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec, qui est responsable de la délivrance des permis de pratique.”
From omvq.qc.ca/section-protection-du-public/248-13-foire-aux-questions...., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec
Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec.
Requirements
Education
To practise veterinary medicine in Quebec, a person must hold a doctorate in veterinary medicine.
Source
“Pour exercer la médecine vétérinaire au Québec, il est nécessaire de détenir un doctorat en médecine vétérinaire et d’être inscrit au tableau de l’Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec, qui est responsable de la délivrance des permis de pratique.”
omvq.qc.ca/section-protection-du-public/248-13-foire-aux-questions....
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory can register in Quebec. Source
“Pour exercer la médecine vétérinaire au Québec, il est nécessaire de détenir un doctorat en médecine vétérinaire et d’être inscrit au tableau de l’Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec, qui est responsable de la délivrance des permis de pratique.”
omvq.qc.ca/section-protection-du-public/248-13-foire-aux-questions....
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $25.00 | $64.10 | $70.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $34.15 | $60.00 | $84.13 | — |
Veterinarians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- New Brunswick Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Licence required
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Foire aux questions omvq.qc.ca/section-protection-du-public/248-13-foire-aux-questions.... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a veterinarian in Quebec?
Yes. Registration with Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec is required to practise in Quebec.
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