How to Become a Veterinary Technologist in Saskatchewan
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association to work as a veterinary technologist in Saskatchewan or to use a protected title.
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“Veterinary technologists and veterinary technology students must be registered with the SVMA to be legally able to practice in Saskatchewan.”
From svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: no separate route
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
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Trained in Canada
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The applicant completes and submits the veterinary technologist application, which will not be processed until all required documents are received.
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“Your veterinary technology application will not be processed until the following required documents have been received: Completed application.”
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The applicant pays the application and registration fees as outlined in the fee schedule, and all fees are non-refundable.
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“Pay application and registration fees (as outlined in the 2026 fee schedule) *please note that all fees are non-refundable.”
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After submitting the application, the applicant is emailed login information for the Online Classroom and must successfully complete the online licensing course and exam and the animal welfare course before registration is approved.
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“Before approval of SVMA registration, you will be required to successfully complete the licensing and animal welfare courses. Upon application submission, you will be emailed information on how to log in to the Online Classroom, to access the courses.”
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The applicant must wait until the application is approved and registration is confirmed, receiving notification from the SVMA office, before assisting in the practice of veterinary medicine.
Source
“You cannot assist in the practise of veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan until you have received notification from the SVMA office that you have been registered.”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
No separate route for this group. Source
“Letter(s) of standing from other regulatory bodies, if applicable (regulatory body to submit directly to the SVMA)”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“or evidence of eligibility to work or study in Canada notarized/certified citizenship card, residency card or landed papers notarized/certified passport, VISA, work permit or border authorization”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Requirements
Education
The applicant must be a graduate of veterinary technology from a CVMA/AVMA accredited program.
Source
“be a graduate of veterinary technology from a CVMA/AVMA accredited program (VT students must be enrolled in a CVMA/AVMA accredited program)”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Police check
If applicable, the applicant must provide a criminal offense statement.
Source
“If applicable, provide criminal offense statement.”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Good character
The applicant must be in good standing with any veterinary association or equivalent body in which membership or registration is or has been held.
Source
“be in good standing with any veterinary association or equivalent body in which membership or registration is or has been held.”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Residency
The applicant must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Other
The applicant must have achieved a passing grade on the VTNE or be registered to take the VTNE in their year of graduation.
Source
“have achieved a passing grade on the VTNE or be registered for take the VTNE in their year of graduation (VT students are exempt from this requirement).”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Saskatchewan. Source
“Letter(s) of standing from other regulatory bodies, if applicable (regulatory body to submit directly to the SVMA)”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
Exams
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VTNE
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“have achieved a passing grade on the VTNE or be registered for take the VTNE in their year of graduation (VT students are exempt from this requirement).”
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online licensing course and exam
Source
“All new Veterinarians, Veterinary Students, Veterinary Technologists and Veterinary Technology Students must successfully complete the online licensing course and exam.”
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Animal Welfare: What Every Veterinary Professional Should Know
Source
“The Animal Welfare: What Every Veterinary Professional Should Know is a required course designed to ensure all SVMA members and registrants are familiar with the most recent legislation pertaining to animal welfare in Saskatchewan”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Language tests
No minimum test score stated by the regulator Check with Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association
Exemptions: The pages do not state any language test exemption for this occupation. Source
“The application process must be completed within sixty (60) days from the date it was initiated by the applicant or it will be considered lapsed and the process must be re-started.”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Canadian experience
The pages do not state any Canadian experience requirement for this occupation. Source
“be a graduate of veterinary technology from a CVMA/AVMA accredited program”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Supervised practice
Not required
The pages do not state any supervised practice requirement for this occupation. Source
“You cannot assist in the practise of veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan until you have received notification from the SVMA office that you have been registered.”
svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $16.50 | $25.00 | $32.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $17.00 | $23.00 | $33.16 | — |
Veterinary technologists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Become a RVT – Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/become-a-member-rvt · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a veterinary technologist in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Registration with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association is required to practise in Saskatchewan.
Which exams are required?
VTNE, online licensing course and exam, Animal Welfare: What Every Veterinary Professional Should Know.
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