As of January 9, 2026. Fees are subject to change.

Application Fees (for graduates of non-Canadian schools only)

Application and re-activation fees are non-refundable.

Application Fee

Review and assessment of credentials, file set-up, etc. - initial three (3)-year period

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $819.00 $40.95 $859.95
Residents of ON $819.00 $106.47 $925.47
Residents of PEI, NB and NL $819.00 $122.85 $941.85
Residents of NS $819.00 $114.66 $933.66

Renewal Fee

Covers two (2) years subsequently; candidates can renew twice for a total of seven (7) years

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $543.00 $27.15 $570.15
Residents of ON $543.00 $70.59 $613.59
Residents of PEI, NB and NL $543.00 $81.45 $624.45
Residents of NS $543.00 $76.02 $619.02

Examination Fees (for all candidates)

Basic and Clinical Sciences Examination (BCSE)

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $518.00 $25.90 $543.90
Residents of ON $518.00 $67.34 $585.34
Residents of PEI, NB and NL $518.00 $77.70 $595.70
Residents of NS $518.00 $72.52 $590.52
BCSE Score Report $15.00   $15.00

North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $1,290.00 $64.50 $1,354.50
Residents of ON $1,290.00 $167.70 $1,457.70
Residents of PEI, NB and NL $1,290.00 $193.50 $1,483.50
Residents of NS $1,290.00 $180.60 $1,470.60
Additional overseas testing fee $590.00   $590.00

Preliminary Surgical Assessment for the CPE (PSA)

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $1,330.00 $66.50 $1,396.50
Residents of ON $1,330.00 $172.90 $1,502.90
Residents of PEI, NB and NL $1,330.00 $199.50 $1,529.50
Residents of NS $1,330.00 $186.20 $1,516.20

Clinical Proficiency Examination (CPE)

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $9,775.00 $488.75 $10,263.75
Residents of ON $9,775.00 $1,270.75 $11,045.75
Residents of PEI, NB and NL $9,775.00 $1,466.25 $11,241.25
Residents of NS $9,775.00 $1,368.50 $11,143.50

Retake of One Section of the CPE

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $2,380.00 $119.00 $2,499.00
Residents of ON $2,380.00 $309.40 $2,689.40
Residents of PEI, NB and NL $2,380.00 $357.00 $2,737.00
Residents of NS $2,380.00 $333.20 $2,713.20

Summary Feedback Report per CPE Section

Fee Type Amount GST or HST* Total
Residents of BC, AB, SK, MB and QC $126.00 $6.30 $132.30
Residents of ON $126.00 $16.38 $142.38
Residents of PEI, NB and NL $126.00 $18.90 $144.90
Residents of NS $126.00 $17.64 $143.64

N.B.: All fees are payable in Canadian dollars and subject to change without advance notification.

*For those who reside in Canada, all fees are subject to sales tax as follows: the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% for residents of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec; Harmonised Sales Tax (HST) of 13% for residents of Ontario; Harmonised Sales Tax (HST) of 14% for residents of Nova Scotia; and Harmonised Sales Tax (HST) of 15% for residents of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.