Veterinarian Statistics (2009)

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: 11,654

Breakdown by gender:

Female: 5716
Male: 5938                                                                                                                                  

Breakdown by province:

Alberta: 1441
British Columbia: 1426
Manitoba: 390
New Brunswick: 229
Newfoundland and Labrador: 74
Nova Scotia: 328
Prince Edward Island: 304
Saskatchewan: 591
Ontario: 4293
Quebec: 2562
Territories: 16

Approximate number of practices in Canada: 3066

Large animal: 345
Companion animal: 1835
Mixed animal: 886