As of January 7, 2025. Fees are subject to change.

Application Fees (for graduates of non-Canadian schools only)

Application and re-activation fees are non-refundable.

Application Fee

Review and assessment of credentials, file set-up, etc. - initial three (3)-year period

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $799.00 $39.95 $838.95
Residents of ON $799.00 $103.87 $902.87
Residents of PEI, NS, NB and NL $799.00 $119.85 $918.85

Renewal Fee

Covers two (2) years subsequently; candidates can renew twice for a total of seven (7) years

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $530.00 $26.50 $556.50
Residents of ON $530.00 $68.90 $598.90
Residents of PEI, NS, NB and NL $530.00 $79.50 $609.50

Examination Fees (for all candidates)

Basic and Clinical Sciences Examination (BCSE)

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $505.00 $25.25 $530.25
Residents of ON $505.00 $65.65 $570.65
Residents of PEI, NS, NB and NL $505.00 $75.75 $580.75
BCSE Score Report $15.00   $15.00

North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $1,185.00 $59.25 $1,244.25
Residents of ON $1,185.00 $154.05 $1,339.05
Residents of PEI, NS, NB and NL $1,185.00 $177.75 $1,362.75
Additional overseas testing fee $560.00   $560.00

Preliminary Surgical Assessment for the CPE (PSA)

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $1,175.00 $58.75 $1,233.75
Residents of ON $1,175.00 $152.75 $1,327.75
Residents of PEI, NS, NB and NL $1,175.00 $176.25 $1,351.25

Clinical Proficiency Examination (CPE)

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $8,500.00 $425.00 $8,925.00
Residents of ON $8,500.00 $1,105.00 $9,605.00
Residents of PEI, NS, NB and NL $8,500.00 $1,275.00 $9,775.00

Retake of One Section of the CPE

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $2,070.00 $103.50 $2,173.50
Residents of ON $2,070.00 $269.10 $2,339.10
Residents of PEI, NS, NB and NL $2,070.00 $310.50 $2,380.50

Summary Feedback Report per CPE Section

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $123.00 $6.15 $129.15
Residents of ON $123.00 $15.99 $138.99
Residents of PEI, NS, NB and NL $123.00 $18.45 $141.45

N.B.: All fees are payable in Canadian dollars and subject to change without advance notification.

*For those who reside in Canada, all fees are subject to sales tax as follows: the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% for residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec; Harmonised Sales Tax (HST) of 13% for residents of Ontario; and Harmonised Sales Tax (HST) of 15% for residents of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.