Canada is a great place to work!
If you are working as a “locum” you may wish to work as an independent contractor (self employed). If you visit Revenue Canada’s website they have a document which outlines the criteria to be considered a contractor. If you are working as a contractor you may need to collect GST, regsiter as a business, among other requirements. Please contact Revenue Canada or your local accountant or business advisor for more help.
Each province requires a separate license.
- Some provinces offer temporary licenses to those who meet the criteria for licensure.
- All provinces require the National Board Examination in addition to province specific requirements.
- Overseas vets may have additional immigration requirements.
- Canada Locum can help you navigate this process and direct you to the organizations involved for more information.
Alberta
Alberta is a fantastic place to take a working vacation. Whether your interest is in winter sports at world class ski destinations, or summer hiking and camping in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Alberta is a top tourist destination.
Veterinary care is top notch in Alberta with many referral centres in Edmonton and Calgary providing specialist care. There is a generous spirit amongst the veterinary community in Alberta with a supportive network of colleagues.
Whether you are looking to work for a block of time or just fill some time in your schedule, Canada Locum can help.
Temporary licensure is available.
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
*Vets in Alberta are required to carry their own TPP prescription pad for controlled drugs.
British Columbia
Home of the 2010 Winter Olympics! “BC” is a sea to sky province, with ocean, mountains, wine country and beautiful lakes. BC is the perfect place to take a working vacation. Choose a busy urban environment like bustling Vancouver, or a quieter pace in the rural areas of Vancouver Island or the interior. Top quality medicine is standard here, with many referral centres throughout the province.
British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association
Manitoba
Lakes and fishing and lots to offer, Manitoba is a great place to work and live. Small animal medicine is common in the capital city of Winnipeg and larger urban centres like Brandon. Outside of these areas, there is significant livestock farming. Primary livestock types found in Manitoba include swine, beef and dairy cows and poultry. Bison production is also increasing and horses are common throughout Manitoba.
Temporary licensure is available.
Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association
Saskatchewan
Prairie oasis – Blue sky and a prairie lifestyle makes Saskatchewan a great place to work and live. Most veterinary practices outside the urban centres are mixed animal practices.
Temporary licensure is available.
Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
Ontario
Vibrant cities to beautiful lakes, from Toronto to Ottawa, the nation’s capital. From Algonquin park to Point Pelee and everywhere in between, Ontario is the most populated province in Canada.
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association
Quebec
Parlez-vous français? From the cosmopolitan Montreal to historic Old Quebec, with beautiful lakes, rivers and mountains, Quebec can be described as the Europe of North America. Proficiency in french is required for licensure.
Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador Veterinary Medical Association
Prince Edward Island
Temporary license available.
Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association
Nova Scotia
Temporary license available.
Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association
