This experiential, clinical training program provides graduates of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) programs a supervised training opportunity in order to better prepare for either general practice or continued specialty education. Over the course of the one year program, students will rotate between the following clinical areas:Internal medicineSurgeryEmergencyAnaesthesiaDiagnostic imagingUnder the guidance of senior clinicians, students will be exposed to a wide variety of technical skills, clinical situations, and varied caseloads. Students will also receive training in communications and public speaking through seminars. The broad range of knowledge gained through this certificate will prepare students for clinical residency and graduate degree training programs for further board certification in a specialty.
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
CAD$5,932.81 (US$ 4,264)
per year
Student wellness and services - 210.00
Start date
July 2027
Venue
University of Saskatchewan - Main Campus
222 Thorvaldson Building,
110 Science Place,
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan,
SK S7N 5C9, Prairie Provinces, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must be accepted for an internship to be eligible for admission to the certificate program.A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), or equivalent, from a recognized college or universityA cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)Eligibility for restricted, educational SVMA licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.