Licensure
As part of its mandate to protect and serve the public interest, the College ensures only qualified veterinarians are licensed to practise in Ontario. To obtain a licence to practice veterinary medicine, applicants must meet the College’s requirements.
Holding a licence to practise in the province is a privilege and as such comes with ongoing responsibilities. Only veterinarians licensed by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario are permitted to practise veterinary medicine in Ontario.
Applying for licence? Start here.
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We understand that applying for a licence to practice veterinary medicine is a significant step in your career, and we want to support you with clear information about our processes in accordance with our Service Commitment.
When you submit an application for licensure, our staff review it carefully and will strive to contact you with information about the outstanding requirements within five business days. Once you meet all the requirements for a particular licence, it can be approved and processed within two business days.
We look forward to assisting you with the licensing process and answering any questions you have. Contact our team at licensure@cvo.org if you would like to make an appointment to meet with us.