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AVC Media Releases


Dr. Ian Dohoo and the Governor General of Canada
| Atlantic Veterinary College

In the words of Dr. Ian Dohoo, professor emeritus of epidemiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), “it’s better late than never.”

UPEI-led program in Kenya receives new funding
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The University of Prince Edward Island has been awarded funding through the 2024 Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship program to continue its work with smallholder dairy farms in Kenya.

Dr. Étienne Côté receives Daniel Elmer Salmon Award
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. Étienne Côté, a faculty member at UPEI’s Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), was honoured earlier this year with the Daniel Elmer Salmon Award

Dr. Russell Fraser receives award
| Atlantic Veterinary College

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island shone a spotlight on academic excellence and community impact during its annual Fall Awards and Recognition Night, held in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons.

Dr. Dominique Griffon
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. Dominique Griffon has been appointed dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island for a five-year term, effective January 1, 2024.  

Roger Warren Green Hat winner 2022
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award.

AVC DVM Student showing a child the teaching models
| Atlantic Veterinary College

After a four-year hiatus, the Atlantic Veterinary College’s (AVC) Open House returned on September 23, bringing smiles and tail wags to all who came.

Ryan Subject receives his blue coat from his partner, Brianna Heath
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) welcomed the 69 members of the Class of 2027, and the largest cohort in the school’s history.

Photo of Enfys who took part in AVC Vet Camp
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. Sarah (nee Proud) Wheeler, graduated from Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) in 2001, and now her daughter is walking in her footsteps.

Photo of the exterior of the AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital
| Atlantic Veterinary College

In response to the ongoing veterinary shortages across the Maritimes and elsewhere, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Teaching Hospital posting real-time estimated wait times for the Small Animal Emergency Service to better serve their clients and patients.

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