1. Only current SVMA member veterinarians are eligible to apply for a new practice. This on-line application form can be found on the SVMA member portal. The applying veterinarian will be listed as the Veterinarian of Record (VOR).  Note: In Saskatchewan, a professional corporation is not required to own a practice.
2. Available Veterinary Practice categories include:
   1. Companion Animal Ambulatory
   2. Companion Animal Clinic
   3. Large Animal Ambulatory
   4. Large Animal Clinic
   5. Embryo Transfer.

*The SVMA may consider applications for unique and restricted practice types that are in keeping with the evolving nature of the practice of veterinary medicine. Such practice types may include, but are not limited to veterinary consulting services, remote/temporary surgical services, intensive species work, or government directed activities. Please contact the SVMA to discuss.

3. The completed practice application, including the proposed name and its intent is reviewed by the SVMA Council.
4. The SVMA office will schedule an on-site practice inspection at a mutually agreeable time for both the inspector and veterinarian of record. All new practices must be inspected prior to operation.
5. Any practice deficiencies identified during the on-site visit are immediately communicated to the VOR for correction. A temporary practice approval is provided by the PSC and upon completion of a follow-up inspection which takes place approximately 60 day later. Once all corrections and medical records are reviewed by the Practice Standards Committee and are found to be in compliance, a final practice approval certificate will be issued.
   
6. The practice will then be placed on the schedule for regular inspections as required by SVMA regulations.
7. All SVMA approved, registered and inspected practices can be searched on the SVMA website.