Registration
Explanation and forms necessary to be registered under the Veterinarians Act and thereby entitled to practice veterinary medicine in B.C. The active private practice categories are General Private Practice and Specialty Private Practice.
*** IMPORTANT NEWS ***
Concerning registration as a veterinarian in BC
ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010, the BCVMA becomes the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) and the registration process will change
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION REMAIN UNCHANGED
HOWEVER, THE COUNCIL WILL NO LONGER GRANT REGISTRATION
THE REGISTRAR WILL EITHER GRANT REGISTRATION OR FORWARD THE APPLICATION TO THE REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
BYLAW EXAMS WILL CONTINUE TO BE A REQUIREMENT; THEY ARE HELD 4 TIMES YEARLY IN NORTH VANCOUVER, AND AT THE WCVM IN APRIL
***important notice re English Test requirement - see link below***
- 1st Step - Before you apply to the BCVMA, see the NEB
National Examining Board requirements apply to most applicants
- 2nd Step - Application for Registration with the BCVMA
Comprehensive information and forms for applicants
- Accredited Veterinary Schools
Veterinary schools recognized by the National Examining Board
- Annual Member Dues 2009-2010
Annual Dues required for each member category
- BCVMA Member License Status Changes
How a current member can change their license status.
- CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS
An important notice for all applicants
- English Proficiency Requirement
Comprehensive information incl. who must take a test
- Letters of Good Standing for BCVMA Members
Licensing history reports for BCVMA current and past members applying to other jurisdictions