Become a Registered
Veterinary Technologist
Veterinary Technologists
Veterinary technologists and veterinary technology students must be registered with the SVMA to be legally able to practice in Saskatchewan.
The registration categories can be reviewed in the Membership and Registrant Categories and Operational Policies
Requirements for Registration
To qualify for registration with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA), an applicant must:
- be a graduate of veterinary technology from a CVMA/AVMA accredited program
- be in good standing with any veterinary association or equivalent body in which membership or registration is or has been held.
- be legally entitled to work in Canada
Application Checklist
You cannot assist in the practise of veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan until you have received notification from the SVMA office that you have been registered.
Your veterinary technology application will not be processed until the following required documents have been received:
- Completed application.
- Notarized/certified true copy of your veterinary technology diploma.
- VTNE results can also be obtained through the AAVSB and sent directly to the SVMA office.
- Letter(s) of standing from other regulatory bodies, if applicable (regulatory body to submit directly to the SVMA)
- Proof of identity
- government issued photo I.D.: driver licence or passport
- Proof of Canadian citizenship
- birth certificate or passport
- or evidence of eligibility to work or study in Canada
- notarized/certified citizenship card, residency card or landed papers
- notarized/certified passport, VISA, work permit or border authorization
- If applicable, provide criminal offense statement.
- Pay application and registration fees (as outlined in the 2025 fees schedule, 2026 fee schedule)
Questions
T. 1 (306) 955-7860 E. lserhienko@svma.sk.ca
The application process must be completed within sixty (60) days from the date it was initiated by the applicant or it will be considered lapsed and the process must be re-started. Please allow 2-3 weeks for applications to be processed. Under no circumstances may the applicant commence practice in Saskatchewan until the application is approved and registration is confirmed.
Licensing Course and Animal Welfare Course
All new Veterinarians, Veterinary Students, Veterinary Technologists and Veterinary Technology Students must successfully complete the online licensing course and exam.
The Animal Welfare: What Every Veterinary Professional Should Know is a required course designed to ensure all SVMA members and registrants are familiar with the most recent legislation pertaining to animal welfare in Saskatchewan and has been identified as a required component of registration as per the SVMA Continuing Education Standards and Educational Policies. The course includes two short videos both of which are followed by a brief multiple-choice questionnaire.
Before approval of SVMA registration, you will be required to successfully complete the licensing and animal welfare courses. Upon application submission, you will be emailed information on how to log in to the Online Classroom, to access the courses.