AVC News Brief

There are so many great stories at the Atlantic Veterinary College! Read about the College and its outstanding students, faculty, and staff through our e-newsletter, AVC News Brief. 

Visit our archive of past editions, and join our mailing list.

four vet students and a horse


AVC Media Releases


Clinical staff at the Atlantic Veterinary College’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital performing a CT scan in 2023
| Atlantic Veterinary College, Department of Development and Alumni Engagement

As part of “Good News Week at UPEI,” the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is excited to announce the launch of Phase 2 of its AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital expansion project.

Atlantic Veterinary College hosts retirement party for beagles
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) recently bid farewell to seven of its most beloved staff members in a heartwarming retirement party.

Drs. Ian Dohoo and Theresa Bernardo in 2012
| Atlantic Veterinary College

UPEI is saddened by the passing of Dr. Theresa Bernardo, the first graduate student at the University, on March 13, 2024. 

UPEI Canada Research Chairs
| Atlantic Veterinary College, Research, Applied Climate Change and Adaptation, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering

The University of Prince Edward Island has been awarded two new Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs, and a current Tier 2 Canada Research Chair has been renewed, all for five-year terms. 

SJDAWC Webinar
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island, is pleased to announce its 2024 Webinar Series.

AVC faculty and students in Kenya
| Atlantic Veterinary College

In January 2024, the Atlantic Veterinary College’s dairy vet team again went to Kenya as part of the partnership between Farmers Helping Farmers.

AVC faculty and students in Kenya
| Atlantic Veterinary College

In January 2024, the Atlantic Veterinary College’s dairy vet team again went to Kenya as part of the partnership between Farmers Helping Farmers.

Dr. Doyle and Sophie
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Camper Sophie attended the Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) with one goal: meet her hero, Dr. Aimie Doyle.

 

Dr. John VanLeeuwen and students in Kenya
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Four fourth-year doctor of veterinary medicine students from the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) travelled to Meru County, Kenya, where they worked with smallholder farmers to enhance the health, productivity, and living conditions for dairy cattle and donkeys.

 

Dean Griffon speaks to the audience at the AVC
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. Dominique Griffon, the new dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), hosted a well-attended reception in AVC's McCain Learning Commons on January 29.

Atlantic Veterinary College

Relevant Links