Dr. Kathleen MacMillan named President-Elect of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is proud to share that Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, equine ambulatory veterinarian and Associate Professor, has been named president-elect of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Her appointment was announced at the CVMA’s annual convention held in Victoria, British Columbia, in July.

Dr. MacMillan graduated from AVC in 2001, after completing a master’s degree in equine exercise physiology, and in 2013 became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Equine Practice. She has a passion for education and equine sports medicine and has mentored many veterinarians to pursue equine medicine in her role at AVC. 

“I am deeply honoured to serve the CVMA and my colleagues in this new capacity,” said Dr. MacMillan. “The veterinary profession is continuously evolving, and I look forward to contributing to efforts that support veterinarians, veterinary professionals, educators, students, and the well-being of the animals and communities we serve.”

In her new role, Dr. MacMillan will help guide the CVMA’s strategic direction, support advocacy efforts on national issues affecting the veterinary profession, and represent Canada’s veterinary community at both national and international levels. She will assume the role of president at the CVMA Convention in Charlottetown in July 2026.

“Dr. MacMillan’s appointment reflects her outstanding dedication to veterinary medicine, education, and animal welfare,” said Dr. Dominique Griffon, AVC Dean. “We are proud to have her representing the College and the profession on the national stage, and we know she is going to shine in this role.”

The CVMA is the national voice for veterinarians in Canada, supporting more than 7,000 members through leadership, advocacy, and professional development.