Are you interested in immigrating to Canada and currently working and hold experience as a veterinarian in your home country? You’re in luck! Canada is looking for individuals who hold veterinarian skills.
Job Description (NOC 3114/31103 Veterinarians)
Veterinarians are licensed professionals to care for the health of animals and work to protect public health. Veterinarians typically diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. There are several job titles that fall under the NOC 3114 such as a veterinarian, veterinary pathologist, and veterinary inspector.
Salary Average in Canada: $117k CAD per year
Canadian Veterinarian Requirements
To work in Canada as a veterinarian there are several requirements an individual must pass in order to qualify to work in Canada.
- A two year of pre-vet university study or completion of a college program in health science
- a four/five-year university degree in veterinary medicine
- completion of national certification examinations
- obtain practicing license from provincial or territorial regulatory body
There are several pathways a veterinarian may take to immigrate to Canada.
Express Entry
The best option for veterinarians looking to move to Canada to pursue being a vet is applying for Express Entry. Express entry is a point-based system that ranks you within the Express Entry pool. When invited, individuals are able to migrate through employment and gain permanent residency.
Your Express Entry CRS Score is based on the following:
- Age
- Level of education
- Language proficiency
- Work experience
Let’s find out your Express Entry CRS Score!
Canada Is a Great Place to Live
Canada is a great country to live in as a veterinarian. The major cities in the country (i.e. Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary) rate towards the top of the most livable cities in the world. There are a number of reasons for this.
For one thing, the people are generally friendly, there is lots of open space and many of the cities are filled with large parks. Canada’s larger cities have more parks than a lot of other large cities around the world, due to the abundance of space. Calgary has even been voted as the cleanest city in the world.
Also, there are plenty of outdoor activities to do very near the major cities. For instance, Calgary is just an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains. Vancouver also sits very near the spectacular North Shore Mountains, and the Cascades to the south. If you are into the outdoors, Canada has a lot to offer.
Climate in Canada
In Canada, the climate depends on which province you are settling in. If you are living in northern Canada, you can expect super cold weather and summer lasting less than two months! Warmer weather can be found in the southern border provinces where most Canadians live. In all, you should be prepared for super cold weather as well as warm weather throughout the seasons!
Are You Interested in Migrating to Canada as a Veterinarian?
Immigrating to Canada is not a completely straightforward process. The laws are somewhat complex, and for this reason, it helps to work with an immigration professional to help you.
If so, Contact VisaPlace today. All our cases are handled by competent and experienced immigration professionals who are affiliated with VisaPlace. These professionals consist of lawyers, licensed paralegals and consultants who work for VisaPlace Legal an award winning immigration firm that adheres to the highest standards of client service.
Ready for the next step? Book your 1 on 1 consultation now or call us at 1-888-317-5770.
Have a Question related to your Immigration Needs?
Fill out the FREE Immigration Assessment form and get a response within 24 hours to see if you’re eligible.
The assessment form should take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. We will get back to you within one business day to let you know if we are able to help.
VisaPlace Immigration News Contributor
Ella Bergquist
Hello! I am one of VisaPlace's many immigration news contributors. Comment below if you have any questions or comments about this article.
