Statistics

The statistics presented here are based on information collected from provincial veterinary regulatory bodies and from the CVMA itself.

Veterinary Demographics (2023)

Approximate number of veterinarians in Canada: 16,313

Gender ratio (based on CVMA membership):
Female: 64%
Male: 35%
Undisclosed or unknown gender identity: 1%

Breakdown by province :
Alberta: 2,414
British Columbia: 2,478
Manitoba: 477
New Brunswick: 355
Newfoundland and Labrador: 158
Nova Scotia: 495
Prince Edward Island: 256
Ontario: 5,725
Quebec: 3,212
Saskatchewan: 724
Territories: 5
Yukon: 14
Unknown Location: 0

Veterinary Practices

Approximate number of practices in Canada: 4,379

Pet Population

Approximate number of pets living in Canadian households

Cats: 8.5 million
Dogs: 7.9 million

(Source: A 2022 survey of Canadians conducted by Kynetec on behalf of the Canadian Animal Health Institute)