Veterinarian Statistics (2010)

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: 12,020

Breakdown by gender:

Female: 5980
Male: 6040                                                                                                                                 

Breakdown by province:

Alberta: 1508
British Columbia: 1473
Manitoba: 399
New Brunswick: 234
Newfoundland and Labrador: 82
Nova Scotia: 334
Prince Edward Island: 323
Saskatchewan: 611
Ontario: 4410
Quebec: 2629
Territories: 17

Approximate number of practices in Canada: 3117

Large animal: 348
Companion animal: 1882
Mixed animal: 887