Projects that apply existing knowledge to the benefit of animals are an important aspect of the work of the SJDAWC.

Examples of current service projects include:

• Medical and surgical care of homeless animals
• Chinook project-providing veterinary care to Northern communities
• Wildlife and marine mammal rehabilitation
        Dovekie release December 2010
• AVC humane dog training programme
• Trap, Neuter, Return programmes at the Atlantic Veterinary College for feral cats on PEI
• Health management services for Handibear Hills Equine Sanctuary, Inc. and the PEI Equine Retirement Society, Inc.
• Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) 

International projects to improve the welfare of farmed animals

Dr. John VanLeeuwen represents the Atlantic Veterinary College on Veterinarians Without Borders / Vétérinaires sans Frontières, a charity that is dedicated to serving people by helping animals. They work with disadvantaged communities around the world to foster the well-being of livestock, domestic animals and wildlife, and to promote public and ecosystem health. They seek sustainable solutions driven by community partners that respect local cultures, animal welfare and the natural ecology. Also through Farmers Helping Farmers, he travels with veterinary students to assist Kenyan farmers with agricultural food production.