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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.

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

Pathways to a Certificate of Qualification for graduates of programs not accredited by the CVMA/AVMA

Information can be located on the NEB website.

Current Pathways include:

• NEB Examination Route (please note that you may be eligible for a restricted licence while pursuing this route)
• ECFVG transfer to the NEB
• NEB + PAVE Option
• NEB + Clinical Year Option

For an info graph of the pathways to an unrestricted licence, please click here.

Those that have graduated from an educational institution that is not accredited by the CVMA or AVMA may be eligible for membership with the MVMA as a veterinarian. These applicants must first begin the process by registering with the National Examining Board (NEB). More information about the NEB can be located on the NEB’s website.

Those in the process of obtaining a Certificate of Qualification from the National Examining Board are eligible for Restricted General Membership with the MVMA upon:

• Successful completion of the Basic and Clinical Sciences Examinations (BCSE);
• Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE); and
• Registration for the Preliminary Surgical Assessment (PSA)

A restricted member must pass the Clinical Proficiency Examination within two years, failing which, a member’s registration may be revoked.

Those that have graduated from an educational institution that is not accredited by the CVMA or AVMA may be eligible for unrestricted membership upon successful completion of the Clinical Proficiency Examination (CPE) and granting of a Certificate of Qualification from the NEB.

Supervision while holding a Restricted Licence

Until a restricted member has successfully completed the PSA, the member must practice under direct supervision of a practicing veterinarian member.

“Direct supervision” means the direction by a licensed member of another individual who is
performing a veterinary medical procedure, where the licensed member is on the premises at
which the procedure is being performed;

Following successful completion of the PSA, a restricted member practice at a minimum under indirect supervision of a practicing veterinarian member.

“Indirect supervision” means the direction by a licensed member of another individual who is performing a veterinary medical procedure, where the licensed member need not be on the premises at which the procedure is being performed but must be at least available to receive and respond to any communications from that individual in a manner and with timeliness that are reasonable given the nature and the circumstances of the procedure;

Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants through the National Examining Board (NEB) must meet language proficiency requirements. Applicants may either meet the NEB language proficiency requirements or the MVMA language proficiency requirements (policy). In addition to the language proficiency requirements set by the NEB, the MVMA accepts the following:

• The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General Test
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Test
• The Test de connaissance du francais (TCF Canada)
• The Candidate has obtained a passing score on the Test d’evaluation de francais (TEF Canada)
• The “One Skill Retake” offered by IELTS
• The “MyBest scores” offered by Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Passing scores for these exams are as follows:

If you meet the NEB language proficiency requirements, you must submit your evidence of same directly to the NEB.

If you meet MVMA language proficiency requirements, please complete the Language Proficiency Exemption Application.

Please note that language test results must be sent to the MVMA directly from the Language Proficiency testing company.

This route is available if you are board certified by, or a diplomate of, a veterinary specialty organization that is recognized by the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), or equivalent.

If you are enrolled in a residency program of veterinary specialty organization that is recognized by the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), please contact the MVMA office to begin the application process.

If you are interested in obtaining a limited licence for the purpose of engaging in an internship in Manitoba, please contact the MVMA office for more information.

Please contact the MVMA office for more information.

To determine the level of supervision required for a Restricted Member, please consult with the online public directory located here.

• Presurgical Assessment- More information about the PSA can be found here
• The Clinical Proficiency Exam (CPE)- More information about the CPE can be found on the NEB website:
  • In the Self Assessment Tool
  • In the CPE Manual

Under Development

Please visit the member side of the website to view supervisors and recent NEB graduates that are willing to share experiences and provide guidance.

Restricted Members are required to participate in the supervision program and provide a supervision report on an annual basis. The Supervision Report form can be located here.