Alberta’s veterinary sector provides a wide range of options and opportunities that fit your desired lifestyle and area of practice. Whether you’re drawn to the tranquillity of rural life or the vibrant urban lifestyle, Alberta has a place for you.
Watch these videos to see how veterinary professionals like yourself enjoy the lifestyle options and opportunities Alberta offers.
Living and Working in Rural Alberta
Living and Working in Urban Alberta
Immigration and Licensing Resources
To practice as a veterinarian or veterinary technologist in Alberta, you need to secure a work permit—which involves going through immigration processing—and obtain a license from the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association.
Discover comprehensive details on the immigration pathways for obtaining a work permit and the process for securing your veterinary license.