VETERINARIANS

The Centre has facilitated a number of peer-to-peer mentoring relationships connecting the Veterinarians with little or no knowledge of the licensure process in Canada to the professionals who have made more progress.  For example, those who have passed the first licensure examination or have secured a volunteer traineeship at a clinic/animal hospital are linked with those who have not secured any links to the field.  The Centre’s Veterinarian clients are introduced to each other face-to-face or through e-mail by the Program Liaison Officer who works with this professional group.

A Support Group is being currently formed and forums for Veterinarian clients are planned to take place monthly starting June 2006.  These forums will give the Veterinarians opportunities to network, exchange industry news and volunteer/interim job leads, and share the experiences of preparing for and challenging the licensure examinations.  Representatives from the Alberta Veterinarian Medical Association will be invited with guest presentations on the current licensure requirements, labour market outlook for the Veterinary practice in Alberta and career opportunities for Veterinary graduates in various industries.

The Centre is currently engaging our Veterinarian clients in forming a study group for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).  A variety of textbooks, reference guides and other preparatory materials have been purchased and will be available to the Support Group members for in-Centre use and on loan.

The Veterinarian Program Liaison Officer maintains regular communication with the Veterinarian clients through an electronic list by sending regular updates on the Centre’s events, news from the industry and relevant volunteer, educational and employment opportunities.

For Group’s schedule please access our CALENDAR.