Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)

Four-year full-time DVM at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, a regional college serving British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the northern territories. Admission requires two years of prior university study.

Role the program prepares for: Prepares graduates for veterinary practice, public service, research, academia and industry careers.

Subject

Veterinary medicine

Department

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Awarding body

Not stated on the pages we checked

Degree level

Professional doctorateA professional doctorate that is itself the entry qualification (for example the DVM or VMD). It is listed separately from research PhDs and is not equivalent to them.

Pathway

Veterinary medicinePrograms the source describes as the academic and clinical qualification toward becoming a veterinarian in the stated jurisdiction. Registration or licensing normally requires further steps, and a qualification from one country does not guarantee registration in another.

Why we classify it this way

The page presents the DVM as the program whose graduates sit the NAVLE and are eligible to practise as veterinarians.“WCVM graduates are eligible to practise in all provinces of Canada, in all American states and in most other countries around the world.”Source

Prior degree required

No

Further professional requirements

Students write the NAVLE in the final year.Source

International applicants and graduates

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents; residents of Alberta are not eligible and foreign residents cannot apply.Source

• Stated by the schoolAVMA Council on EducationProgram accreditationFull statusCA

  Scope: WCVM DVM program, as stated by the school

Delivery

On campusTaught at the listed campus.

Study mode

Full-time

Duration

Four years, full-time; academic year runs from mid-August to end of April

Clinical components

Fourth year: series of two- or four-week clinical rotations

Clinical placement

Students can also arrange for externships at specialty practices, zoos and aquariums in other provinces or countries

Intakes

Fall 2027

Campus

University of Saskatchewan (WCVM)52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4

Taught in

Not stated on the pages we checked

English

English teaching not verifiedAn English-language website does not mean a program is taught in English.

Animal or veterinary experience

Animal or veterinary experience requiredApplicants are required to have both experience and good knowledge of animals and the veterinary profession; no minimum hours stated for general seats.

Interview

Interview required

Previous qualification

Two full years of university courses (minimum 24 credits per year); 75 per cent minimum overall average

Science prerequisites

60 credits including biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry, genetics, introductory microbiology, statistics, English/communications and Indigenous Studies (3 credits each unless stated)

Prior degree

Degrees or diplomas held are not factors in the selection process.

International applicants

Residents of foreign countries are not eligible to apply for admission to the WCVM.

Tests explicitly required

Casper 2 (CSP-10211) situational judgment test, Duet assessment required

Deadlines

• Casper results must be distributed to WCVM by 15 February 2027; last Casper test date considered is 21 January 2027 · Fall 2027

Official instructions

Application instructions

Calculated tuition total: CA$64,912 (Other fee category). Calculated from published annual tuition for 2026-2027 x 4 years. It assumes no fee changes and excludes clinical and laboratory charges, equipment, travel, placement expenses and other charges.