Atlantic Veterinary College
One of five veterinary colleges in Canada, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is the only institution in Atlantic Canada educating doctors of veterinary medicine. Since our first class graduated in 1990, AVC has been a fully-accredited college and has experienced remarkable success and growth.
The accrediting body for Canadian Colleges of Veterinary Medicine is the Council on Education (COE) of the American and Canadian Veterinary Medical Associations (AVMA and CVMA, respectively). The most recent site visit by the COE at the Atlantic Veterinary College occurred in September 2017 and our program was granted the status of Full Accreditation for the maximum period of seven years with no deficiencies. Our program is also fully accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in the United Kingdom.
Additional information on Program Accreditation and Licensing
Our highly sought-after graduates are eligible for licensure in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and consistently achieve high success rates in their licensing examinations.
AVC Diversity Statement
The Atlantic Veterinary College is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strives to reflect these in all facets of our education, research, and service missions.
We seek to respect, nurture, and advance all members of our community, including students, faculty, staff, and clients, regardless of race, aboriginality, ethnicity, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, religious affiliation, ability or disability, and any other aspects of one’s individual identity.
By intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we both serve and lead, we will be best positioned to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century and beyond.
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We take great pride in providing our students with an excellent education in veterinary medicine. Because of our small size, we get to know our students by name while offering them world-class opportunities. We are focused on fostering innovation and academic excellence. Guided by our mission as stated below, we are educating future leaders in veterinary medicine and research.
"Veterinary medicine is a super-interesting puzzle with many creative solutions."
Meet Anam, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) student. After graduating next year, Anam hopes to complete an internship at a busy equine practice and a residency in sports medicine and rehabilitation with a focus on equine patients.
