AVC News Brief
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AVC Media Releases
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), was honoured to welcome Dr. Khongsak Thiangtum, dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Kasetsart University, Thailand.
Mark your calendars for the annual Open House at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), on Saturday, September 28, from 10 am to 2 pm. This free-family-friendly event will feature tours, a petting zoo, a parade of dogs and more!
The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce that Dr. Joseph Gordon has been appointed Professor of Comparative Medicine in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). This position is a joint hire between the Faculty of Medicine and the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC). Dr. Gordon will teach anatomy in the medical school and conduct his research at AVC.
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) proudly hosted its annual AVC-Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Blue Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 23, marking the official entry of 71 students into the AVC Veterinary Medicine Program. Held at UPEI’s Performing Arts Centre, the event celebrated the Class of 2028, the largest cohort in the College’s history.
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is proud to announce that Dr. David Groman, fish pathologist in the Diagnostic Services department, has been honored with the prestigious S.F. Snieszko Distinguished Service Award.
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is launching a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at treating cardiac tumors in dogs using a medication commonly prescribed for children.
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is thrilled to share the success of its first Indigenous Vet Camp. This pilot project, designed specifically for Indigenous youth, provided a unique opportunity for junior and high school students to explore veterinary medicine.
The Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, and the broader community have suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Dr. Sheri Ross, Associate Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine, on August 16, after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is piloting an Indigenous vet camp from August 5–9, 2024, with the aim of expanding the College’s acclaimed Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp program to include a week-long camp dedicated to Indigenous students.
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at UPEI is proud to announce that Dr. Darcy Shaw, professor emeritus, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, is the recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Member Award awarded by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
