To ensure a safe and compliant learning environment, all veterinary clinics hosting students must follow the MVMA’s student placement requirements. These apply to all placements, including volunteering, practicums, rotations, externships, and employment.

Eligibility Requirements

Students must be enrolled in a CVMA or AVMA-accredited veterinary or veterinary technology program.

• Veterinary students: Accredited Veterinary Colleges
• RVT students: Accredited Veterinary Technology Programs

Before Beginning a Placement, Students Must:

• Hold a free MVMA student membership
  • Valid until one month after their expected graduation
  • No renewal required
• Complete the Student Practice Experience Form
  • Please include name and contact details for their supervising veterinarian (vet students) or supervising veterinarian/RVT (RVT students)

If you are unsure whether your student is registered correctly, contact the MVMA at mvmainfo@mvma.ca.