Job prospects Veterinary Surgeon near Vancouver (BC)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Veterinarians" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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