How to Become a Veterinarian in Saskatchewan
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association to work as a veterinarian in Saskatchewan or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
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“Under no circumstances may the applicant commence practice in Saskatchewan until the application is approved and registration is confirmed”
From svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/dvm, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 5 steps without a listed fee
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Fill out and submit the completed online application for membership.
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Provide a certified copy of the veterinary degree, proof of passing the NAVLE or a CVMA Certificate of Qualification, letters of standing from all jurisdictions where licensed, proof of identity, proof of Canadian citizenship or eligibility to work or study in Canada, and a criminal offense statement if applicable.
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“Notarized/certified true copy of your veterinary degree and/or board specialty documents (if applicable).”
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Pay the application and registration fees as outlined in the fee schedule.
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“Pay application and registration fees (as outlined in the fee schedule)”
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Successfully complete the online licensing course and exam and the animal welfare course before membership is approved.
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“Before approval of SVMA membership, you will be required to successfully complete the licensing and animal welfare courses.”
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Wait for the SVMA to approve the application and confirm registration before starting practice.
Source
“Under no circumstances may the applicant commence practice in Saskatchewan until the application is approved and registration is confirmed”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/dvm
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Police check
Applicants must provide a criminal offense statement if applicable.
Other
Applicants must demonstrate that they have passed the NAVLE or hold a Certificate of Qualification from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
Source
“Provide NAVLE score report demonstrating that you have passed the examination, or a notarized/certified true copy of Certificate of Qualification from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/dvm
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages require letters of standing from all jurisdictions where the applicant has been licensed but do not state whether a licence from another province allows registration without further assessment. Source
“Letter(s)of standing from all jurisdictions you have been licensed in. (licensing body to submit directly to the SVMA).”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/dvm
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
Exams
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NAVLE
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“Provide NAVLE score report demonstrating that you have passed the examination, or a notarized/certified true copy of Certificate of Qualification from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)”
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online licensing course and exam
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“All new Veterinarians, Veterinary Students, Veterinary Technologists and Veterinary Technology Students must successfully complete the online licensing course and exam.”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/dvm
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $38.65 | $52.88 | $65.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $34.15 | $60.00 | $84.13 | — |
Veterinarians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec 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
- Become a Member DVM – Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/dvm · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a veterinarian in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Registration with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association is required to practise in Saskatchewan.
Which exams are required?
NAVLE, online licensing course and exam.
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