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NOC 31103 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Veterinarians. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Health
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Definition
Veterinarians prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders in animals and advise clients on the feeding, hygiene, housing and general care of animals. They can also perform surgical procedures. They work in private practice or may be employed by animal clinics, farms, laboratories, government or industry.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 31103 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, veterinarians are classified under NOC code 31103. This is a TEER 1 occupation representing highly skilled professionals who diagnose, prevent, and treat diseases and disorders in domestic, farm, and wild animals. Veterinarians in Canada may practice in various settings, including private veterinary clinics, agricultural consultancies, animal research facilities, laboratories, or federal and provincial government departments overseeing food safety and animal health.
To immigrate to Canada as a veterinarian through economic immigration programs such as the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program or regional Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), candidates must satisfy specific educational and professional prerequisites. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or an equivalent accredited university degree in veterinary medicine. Additionally, practicing veterinary medicine in Canada requires mandatory licensure from the provincial or territorial regulatory body in the region of intended employment, which typically involves passing the National Board Exams administered by the National Examining Board (NEB) of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Veterinarians is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Veterinarians is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Veterinarians is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.