Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Where is the Western College of Veterinary Medicine located?

The WCVM is on the University of Saskatchewan campus in the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. View the veterinary college's location on the U of S campus. 

Q. What's the contact information for the WCVM?

Visit Contact Information for the college's mailing address, telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

Q. Why is the WCVM called a "regional veterinary college"?

Established in 1963, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is the regional veterinary college for Canada's four western provinces and the northern territories. Learn more about the WCVM's regional nature.

Q. What are the prerequisites for applying to the WCVM's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program?

Visit Undergraduate Program: Academic Requirements to learn more about the program's academic requirements.

Q. Do you need to be a veterinarian to apply to the WCVM's graduate program?

For some of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's graduate programs, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or previous veterinary experience is not required. For more information, please visit Graduate Programs.