Alberta - License to Practice as a Veterinary Surgeon

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To License to Practice as a Veterinary Surgeon, the applicant has to approach the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Link
2. The applicant has to visit the office, an application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant has to visit the office to get the license for practising.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof
• Citizenship card
• Address proof
• Qualification certificate
• Passport size photographs
• Academic and professional certificates
• Registration document from professional association

Office Locations & Contacts

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
339 Booth Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 7K1
Canada
Tel: (613) 236-1162
Toll-Free: (800) 567-2862
Fax: (613) 236-9681
Email: admin@cvma-acmv.org
Contact link
List of CVMA Accredited AHT/VT Programs Link

Eligibility

• Any veterinary medical surgeon who intends to Practice as a Veterinary Surgeon is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Veterinary Surgeon Registration No
• Practice name
• Postal address
• Tel/Mobile number
• Email
• I.D. No
• Premises of practice
• Town of practice
• Services to offer in practice
• Presiding Doctor
• Assisting Veterinary Paraprofessional Registration No
• Assisting Veterinary Paraprofessional License Number
• Date of application
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The License to Practice as a Veterinary Surgeon is issued to veterinary surgeons registered with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association who wants to engage in veterinary practice.

Information which might help

For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• A RVT works under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Their education provides them with the theory and practical skills essential to deliver a gold standard of veterinary care.