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AVC Media Releases


Sapphire MacPhee, AVC's wellness facilitator now offering support to clients in the VTH
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is providing complimentary short-term emotional support to assist clients in navigating difficult situations concerning their pets’ health. 

Dr. Larry Hammell, professor of health management, Atlantic Veterinary College, accepts the AVC Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care Award from Dr. John VanLeeuwen, interim dean, AVC.
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, is now accepting nominations for the Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care.

Camp Counsellor Kayla Dalpe and campers from 2023 perform a fish dissection
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Youth entering grades 7 to 12 in the fall of 2024 are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Atlantic Veterinary College's Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp.

Dr. John VanLeeuwen
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. John VanLeeuwen, interim dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island, sends holiday greetings and reflects on the astounding achievements of 2023.

Dr. Teresa and Ken Mellish
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island proudly presented the 2023 Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award to Mr. Ken and Dr. Teresa Mellish during the AVC’s annual Donor and Client Appreciation Night on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Santa's Reindeer
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) performed its annual examination of Santa’s reindeer and declared all nine of them healthy and ready for the Christmas Eve journey around the world.

AVC students win at 2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Veterinary students from the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) won five awards at the 2023 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Animal Welfare Assessment Contest.

Campers listening to a horse's heartbeat
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), hosted its second Indigenous Day in Veterinary Medicine on Saturday, November 18.

Panel of veterinarians and researchers speak at the AVC
| Atlantic Veterinary College

As part of her doctor of psychology (PsyD) dissertation, Chaya Seale, a graduate student at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), hosted a panel discussing the mental health of veterinarians for students and faculty at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) on October 10.

Casey Whitehouse smiles in a field on PEI
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Congratulations to Casey Whitehouse, a third-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) student, on receiving a 2023 Merck Animal Health Bovine Scholarship.

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