Veterinarian Licence: Moving from New Brunswick to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
A veterinarian currently registered in another Canadian jurisdiction may be entitled to equivalent registration with the CVBC under the Labour Mobility Act, and if the Registrar concludes they are entitled, registration must be granted. Source
“If the Registrar concludes that the applicant is entitled to registration under the Labour Mobility Act, then registration must be granted.”
cvbc.ca/for-veterinarians/labour-mobility-applicants
Both provinces
| Licensed in New Brunswick | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association | College of Veterinarians of BC |
| Guide | Veterinarian in New Brunswick | Veterinarian in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with College of Veterinarians of BC
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with College of Veterinarians of BC
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