Requirements for Membership & Licenses

FIRST, PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS. THEN, FOLLOW THE LINKS TO THE APPLICATION FORM.

Veterinarians who wish to practice veterinary medicine in Prince Edward Island must be members in good standing with the PEIVMA and licensed to practice by the PEIVMA.

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Application for Membership

(PEIVMA Bylaws Sections 14 and 15)

**Note**

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

A membership application package MUST include:

• A completed membership application form.
• Proof of graduation (a certificate of educational qualifications in veterinary medicine) from a university accredited by the CVMA at the time of your graduation, or a Certificate of Qualification from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) National Examining Board.

Letters of reference from other licensing jurisdictions.

• The required application fee (plus GST).
• The required annual membership fee (plus GST).

Forward the completed membership application package to:

Registrar, PEIVMA, Farm Centre Building, 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 7Z5

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).

Forward the completed membership application package to:

Registrar, PEIVMA, Farm Centre Building, 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 7Z5