‘Memorize’ Flashcards
How much will tuition cost?
$13,000/year
$53,200/ 4 years
How much will student fees be?
$1,100/year
$4,400/4 years
How much will textbooks be?
$1500-$2000 each year
How much is the board exam (NAVLE) fee?
$1000
How much are the Sask Veterinary Medical Association fees?
$200
$100x3
NAVLE
North American Veterinary Licensing Exam
How much are the WCVSA fees?
Western Canadian Veterinary Students’ Association
$25/year
How much does a TLD cost?
Thermoluminescent dosimeter (passive radiation detector)
$30 (year four)
How much do the rabies immunizations cost?
$150 first year
$230 third year
What courses do you take first year?
-focused on basic and applied science core courses
-learn about functions of a healthy body and how they can be disrupted
What course do you take third year?
-more hands-on experience (can chose between core/elective courses)
What courses do you take fourth year?
-more clinical experience (complete a series of two- or four- week clinical rotations)
-can do externships at specialty practices, zoos, and aquariums in other provinces or countries
Demonstrated Entrustable Professional Activities (DEPA) x8
1. Anesthesia
2. Clinical Pathology
3. Anatomic Pathology
4. Surgery and/or Spay
5. History
6. Physical Examination
7. Diagnostic Approach
8. Discharge Notes
How much do you expect to make your first year of practice?
$35,000 to $85,000
Who governs veterinarians in Canada?
-responsibility of the provincial veterinary association (or a separate licensing body empowered by provincial legislation)