Media Releases

National Veterinary Association Calls Out Severe Workforce Shortage

March 18, 2024

Urgent Need for Federal Action

WHAT: The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) calls on the federal government to address workplace shortages and support a robust veterinary workforce through additional investments for programs, projects, and veterinary infrastructure as well as investing in the mental health of all veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals.

WHO: Joel Neuheimer, CEO, CVMA
           Trevor Lawson, President, CVMA
           Lori Ahronson, Manager, Communications and Public Relations

WHEN/WHERE:  West Block
                              Room 135B
                              Wednesday, March 20, 2024
                              10:30 a.m. EDT

                              Comments will be delivered in English and French

WHY: The workforce shortage poses a significant threat to the veterinary profession and its ability to provide quality care for its patients and clients. The shortage can be addressed by recruiting and onboarding foreign-trained veterinarians (FTVs) and establishing a national testing centre for internationally educated veterinarians, and by ensuring there are dedicated funds to support veterinary infrastructure.

*NOTE: Participation in the question and answer portion of this event is in person or via Zoom, and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access.

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The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is the national and international voice for Canada’s veterinarians, providing leadership and advocacy for veterinary medicine. Visit canadianveterinarians.net to learn more.

Contact:

Lori Ahronson
Manager, Communications and Public Relations
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
lahronson@cvma-acmv.org or 343-597-5548