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AVC Media Releases


Mr. Roger Warren after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2019.
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island recently awarded Mr. Roger Warren with the 2022 Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award.

Dr. Lara Cusack with an adult wild panther that was successfully rehabilitated.
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Have you met Dr. Lara Cusack, assistant professor in the Zoo, Exotics, and Wildlife Service in the Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College? Spend the next few minutes getting to know her a little better.

Fiep de Bie (left) releases an owl after treatment and rehabilitation at the AVC Wildlife Service.
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Have you met Fiep de Bie, wildlife technician at the Atlantic Veterinary College’s Wildlife Service? Spend the next few minutes getting to know her a little better.

Bald eagle 450 in the Atlantic Veterinary College's flight cage.
| Atlantic Veterinary College

For many at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), it is bittersweet news that bald eagle 450 (450) is ready to be transferred to his new home at Hope for Wildlife.

AVC encourages pet owners to be aware of the following tips when decorating homes and celebrating during the holidays. (Photo credit: Racool_studio on Freepik)
| Atlantic Veterinary College

As we approach the holiday season, there are several common causes for end-of-year pet emergencies. As a pet owner, it can be very scary when your animal is sick or appears to be in crisis. This fear can be compounded if you’re away from home and your regular veterinarian, or if you’re hosting visitors and experiencing common holiday stressors.

Dr. Dennis Makau receives the Wayne Martin ISVEE Emerging Scientist Award.
| Atlantic Veterinary College

In August, Dr. Dennis Makau (PhD ‘19) was honoured with the prestigious Wayne Martin International Symposium for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE) Emerging Scientist Award at the sixteenth international symposium.

Some of the Atlantic Veterinary College delegates at ISVEE.
| Atlantic Veterinary College

In August, Halifax, Nova Scotia welcomed over 700 delegates from 54 countries to the International Symposium of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE). Chaired by Dr. Javier Sanchez, professor, the Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), the conference’s theme was, “Connecting animals, people, and their shared environments.”

Anam Hamza poses in front of her winning poster.
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island congratulates Anam Hamza (MSc ’21), a third-year doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) student, on two recent awards.  

Dr. Anne Marie Carey, associate dean of academic and student affairs, welcomes guests to Fall Awards and Recognition Night.
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island hosted its annual Fall Awards and Recognition night on Wednesday, November 9 in the McCain Foundation Learning Commons.

Dr. Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk presenting at the R.G. Thomson Lecture.
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island recently awarded Dr. Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk with the 2022 R.G. Thomson Lecture.

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