A Certificate of Qualification is issued by the National Examining Board (NEB).

Graduates of programs accredited by the CVMA/AVMA that do not currently have a Certificate of Qualification must contact the NEB directly to obtain a Certificate of Qualification.

A list of CVMA/AVMA accredited programs can be viewed here.

For graduates of programs accredited by the CVMA/AVMA prior to 1986, a Certificate of Qualification is not required.

To apply for MVMA membership as a veterinarian you must:

• Complete and submit the Registration Application Form
• Submit all accompanying documents that may include:
  • A copy of your Diploma
  • A copy of your Government-issued photo identification (passport, driver’s license)
  • Proof of entitlement to work in Canada (Canadian Passport/Canadian Citizenship Card/Canadian Permanent Resident Card/Canadian Birth Certificate/Canadian Work Permit)
  • If applicable, Letter(s) of Standing sent directly from the issuing jurisdiction(s)
  • If applicable, a copy of your Diplomate credentials
• Pay your membership dues upon receipt of invoice
  • July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Veterinarian Membership Fees
  • Please do not send payment prior to receiving an invoice as some fees are prorated.

It typically takes the MVMA two weeks to process a membership application.

If you have not successfully completed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), you are eligible for a Restricted license. Please contact the MVMA office for more information.