Veterinarian Statistics (2011)

The statistics presented here are based on information contained in the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association database. The information is compiled by the CVMA based on data collected by provincial veterinary medical associations and the CVMA itself.

Veterinary Demographics

Approximate number of veterinarians in Canada: 12,035

Breakdown by gender:

Female: 5,996
Male: 6,039                                                                                                                                

Breakdown by province:

Alberta: 1,522
British Columbia: 1,482
Manitoba: 406
New Brunswick: 237
Newfoundland and Labrador: 83
Nova Scotia: 341
Prince Edward Island: 315
Saskatchewan: 609
Ontario: 4,394
Quebec: 2,625
Territories: 4

Approximate number of practices in Canada: 3,048

Large animal: 360
Companion animal: 1,957
Mixed animal: 908