Veterinarian Statistics (2008)

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: 11,186

Breakdown by gender:

Female: 5385
Male: 5801                                                                                                                                       

Breakdown by province:

Alberta: 1331
British Columbia: 1325
Manitoba: 389
New Brunswick: 226
Newfoundland and Labrador: 76
Nova Scotia: 316
Prince Edward Island: 285
Saskatchewan: 578
Ontario: 4107
Quebec: 2533
Territories: 20

Approximate number of practices in Canada: 2865

Large animal: 336
Companion animal: 1687
Mixed animal: 842