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Canada
Veterinarian Visa Route
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker
Veterinarians are in strong demand especially in rural areas; NAVLE is the standardised licensing exam.
Moderate
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Minimum Salary
CA$95,000
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Processing Time
20–36 weeks
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Path to PR
Immediate PR
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Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
CLB 7
Eligibility requirements
- 1Veterinary degree assessed by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) / American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)
- 2Pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
- 3Provincial veterinary registration
- 4CLB 7 minimum
- 5Minimum 1 year work experience
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- IELTS/CELPIP results
- CVMA/AAVSB credential assessment
- NAVLE pass certificate
- Provincial veterinary registration
- Police clearance
- Proof of settlement funds
Step-by-step process
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Apply to CVMA for credential evaluation
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Pass the NAVLE examination
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Obtain provincial veterinary registration
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Create Express Entry profile
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Receive ITA and submit PR application
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Complete biometrics and medical exam
Official source
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