Job prospects Veterinarian near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Veterinarians near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Veterinarians (NOC 31103) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Veterinarians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 810 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Veterinarians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 94%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology