Become a Member
DVM
DVM Membership Categories
Licensing Requirements Checklist
The membership categories can be reviewed in the Membership and Registrant Categories and Operational Policies
Your application will not be processed until all the required documents have been received.
- Completed online application, link below.
- Notarized/certified true copy of your veterinary degree.
- Provide NAVLE score report if graduated from AVMA accredited college, or registered with the NEB, or
- Notarized/certified true copy of Certificate of Qualification from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), or:
- provide board certification document(s)
- Letter(s)of standing from other licensing bodies, if applicable (licensing body to submit directly to the SVMA).
- Proof of identity: government issued photo ID, 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; passport, VISA, work permit or border authorization
- If applicable, provide criminal offense statement
- Pay application and registration fees (as outlined in the fee schedule)
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 are familiar with the most recent legislation pertaining to animal welfare in Saskatchewan and has been identified as a required component of membership 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 membership, 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.
