Application for License

First, PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.

Categories of license:
General, Limited, Academic, Educational, Short-term
Application for a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine

(PEIVMA Bylaws Section 16)

 **Note**

Incomplete application packages, including insufficient fees, will be returned to the applicant and will not be processed until completed

 An application package for a General License MUST include: 

A completed membership application form and the required fees (plus GST) or proof of PEIVMA membership.

• A Certificate of Qualification from the CVMA National Examining Board.
• The required license fee (plus GST).

An application package for an Academic License MUST include:

• A completed membership application form and the required fees (plus GST) or proof of PEIVMA membership.
• Proof of an academic appointment to the Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI.
• The required license fee (plus GST). 

An application package for an Educational License MUST include:

• A completed membership application form and the required fees (plus GST) or proof of PEIVMA membership.
• Proof of acceptance in an internship or residency programme at the Atlantic Veterinary College under the direction and supervision of a licensed employee of the Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI.
• The required license fee (plus GST). 

An application package for a Limited or Short-term License MUST include:

• A completed membership application form and the required fees (plus GST) or proof of PEIVMA membership.
• A Certificate of Qualification from the CVMA National Examining Board, or proof of graduation from a CVMA accredited Canadian veterinary school prior to 1985.
• The required license fee (plus GST).
• Short-term license requires documentation from sponsor (Bylaw 16.5(5)A).

*Full-year memberships run from October 1–September 30 each year. Membership applications after May 1 are subject to a pro-rated amount (listed here) and run from May-September 30.

*Applicants for Membership only (not eligible to practice veterinary medicine in PEI) must pay the corresponding application fee and membership fee as listed above plus 5% GST.

*Applicants for License only (already PEIVMA members) must pay the corresponding license fee plus application fee as above plus 5% GST.

Regular membership/license: $550.00 plus gst.

Short-term: $263.50 plus gst ($138.50 membership, $25 application fee, $100 license fee) are due in October of each year. An invoice will be sent to each member annually. Delinquent accounts will result in termination of membership and license to practice veterinary medicine in PEI. 

Download and print application form.

Forward the completed membership application package to:
Registrar, PEIVMA, Box 21097, 465 University Avenue, CHARLOTTETOWN PE C1A 9H6