Applications are now being accepted for the national award-winning Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp program. This year’s program will run during three weeks in July and promises to be a dream come true for students interested in animals and science. Camp information and application form can be found at www.upei.ca/vetcamp.
Deadline for applications is Friday, March 13, 2009.
The number of visitors to Atlantic Veterinary College's annual Open House toppled old records with approximately 3,100 people taking part. The student-run event featured displays, demonstrations, a mini-zoo, the ever popular Teddy Bear Clinic, and surgical gowning and gloving. A highlight of this year’s Open House was the Parade of Breeds, featuring over 30 different – and sometimes unique – canine breeds.
Seventy-five scholarships and awards were presented to AVC students in recognition of their academic excellence and skills at the 2009 AVC Fall Awards and Recognition Night, held on October 8th at McMillan Hall in the Murphy Student Centre.
"We are very proud of our hard-working students and thankful for the generous spirits of our donors," says Dr. Margaret Coffey, Chair of AVC's Award Committe.
Many donors and faculty were on hand at the ceremony to present awards. Thank you...
AVC alumni will be gathering from July 29th to August 1st next summer to celebrate their ten year reunion as AVC graduates. Preliminary plans include a wine and cheese, Meet and Greet, golf tournament, barbecue, dinner and dance, and a farewell brunch. More information will follow as plans are finalized. Grads may contact classmate Julie Lahey at julie_lahey@hotmail.com or Janice MacWilliam at jmacwilliam@upei.ca.
AVC was a proud sponsor of the 8th annual PEI Open Farm Day which took place in late September. "Connecting People and Agriculture" was the theme during which farmers from across the Island took a day to showcase their farms and woodlots. Visitors were treated to farm tours, demonstrations and learned about recent innovations making farming more sustainable and efficient.
The Atlantic Veterinary College proudly sponsored Vet Health Global 2009, an animal health and nutrition business conference, held in early October. "Bioactives and Biologics in Animal Health: Medicines and Nutritionals for the Future," was the theme of the conference. The conference was presented by Prince Edward Island BioAlliance. For further information please visit: www.vethealthglobal.com
Have you heard what people are saying about the Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp program?
"I was impressed with the whole experience. You should all be proud of what you are providing to these young people. Some will become vets ... but all will benefit."
"The camp was extremely well organized and exceeded our expectations. Thank you!"
"Best camp we've ever experienced - and we've experienced many."
"What an excellent educational experience!"
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The Atlantic Veterinary College is a proud sponsor of two upcoming conferences to be held in Prince Edward Island.
Vet Health Global 2009, an animal health and nutrition business conference, is scheduled from October 6th to 8th at the Delta Prince Edward with a focus on the theme, "Bioactives and Biologics in Animal Health: Medicines and Nutritionals for the Future." The conference is presented by Prince Edward Island BioAlliance. For further information please visit: www....
Animal lovers and the curious are invited to the 22nd annual Atlantic Veterinary College Open House on Saturday September 26, 2009, from 10 AM until 2 PM.
Open House features a behind-the-scenes glimpse of life at a veterinary medical school, including demonstrations, a mini zoo (expect the unexpected), junior surgery (learn how to cap and gown) and the ever-popular Teddy Bear Clinic.
Third-year AVC veterinary student and Open House coordinator Sadie Griffin says, "We are looking forward...
In January 2009, Dr. John VanLeeuwen and three students from the Atlantic Veterinary College partnered with local non-governmental organization, Farmers Helping Farmers, and cattle farmers in remote parts of Kenya to improve the health and productivity in their animals. During their three week stay, AVC team members did farm visits to care for sick animals, completed herd health visits, and gave seminar presentations to farmer groups. The team also provided continuing education and professional...
On Saturday May 23, The Chinook Project team arrived back in PEI after an expedition to northern Canada, where they delivered veterinary services to 161 dogs, several cats and ferrets, that would otherwise not have had this service available to them.
A team of seven individuals from the Atlantic Veterinary College traveled to two remote communities in Nunavut – Kugluktuk and Cambridge Bay, where they performed numerous surgeries in indoor facilities as well as vaccinations and check-ups...
The PEI Science Fair was held at UPEI on April 2 with 331 students and 248 projects registered. A number of science projects related to animals including studies of wildlife, health, behavior and implications of global warming upon habitat. Thank you to the many AVC faculty, staff and graduate students who volunteered as judges throughout the day!
The winners of the AVC Science Fair prizes for veterinary medicine-related projects include:
Junior Category
Brandon Bryenton, grade 4, West Royalty...
Dr. Wendy Duckett, AVC equine specialist, recently presented a session on oral health in horses to members of the public, horse lovers and students. Dr. Duckett introduced the audience to the inside of a horse’s mouth - what their teeth do, how to recognize problems and some solutions. The interactive session ended with a question and answer.
The next session in the Community Workshop Series is “Udderly Committed to African Food Security” with Dr. John VanLeeuwen, professor...
Members of the Equine Foundation of Canada recently toured AVC, meeting with faculty and staff to learn more about the College's equine-focused research and service porgrams. During their tour, the Foundation had the opportunity to see their recent generous grant to AVC in action through a demonstration of equine chiropractic by Dr. Art Ortenburger, Associate Professor of Surgery. The Equine Foundation of Canada provided the grant to support the development of AVC's new equine chiropractic...
Dr. Don Reynolds, Dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College, is hosting an Alumni Reception at the upcoming ACVIM Forum and CVMA Conference in Montreal. Please join Dr. Reynolds on Wednesday, June 3 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, located at 900 Rene Levesque Blvd. W. It will be a great opportunity to greet former classmates and get caught up on AVC news. Everyone is welcome!
The 8th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Animal Health Laboratorians Network (CAHLN) will be held at the Atlantic Veterinary College from June 7 to 10, 2009. Information on the conference program, speakers, registration and more can be found at www.upei.ca/cahln2009. Deadline for registration is May 8, 2009.
Do you know someone who has dedicated their life to veterinary medicine? Do you have a mentor that has been a role model for animal care? Is there someone you feel deserves to be recognized for promoting the veterinary profession in Atlantic Canada?
The Atlantic Veterinary College’s Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care is the greatest honour the College bestows upon members of the Atlantic Community for excellence within the veterinary profession.
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AVC alumni from Yellowknife to Singapore joined AVC Dean, Dr. Donald Reynolds at the AVC Alumni reception in Orlando during the recent North American Veterinary Conference. The well attended reception provided AVC grads with the chance to catch up with each other.
If you missed out on the AVC alumni reception in Orlando, there are two more receptions in the near future to reacquaint with your fellow AVC classmates, win some prizes and share some laughs.
Western Veterinary Conference...
AVC is proud to once again sponsor the Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference (APVC) – a conference that has developed a well earned reputation as delivering the best CE value in Canada. This year’s APVC runs from April 24 to 26 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. AVC’s own Dr. Norma Guy (2008 CVMA Humane Award recipient) and Diagnostic Services Unit will deliver sessions.
Please visit www.apvc.ca for full conference details.
A blue whale found dead on the shore of Western PEI was buried near Tignish in November 1987. Twenty years later, the University of British Columbia teamed up with Atlantic Veterinary College and volunteers from across the Island to excavate the remains. The skeleton of the blue whale would then be trucked across the country for a display at UBC.
AVC’s Community Workshop Series in December will be hosted by AVC Wildlife Pathologist Dr. Pierre-Yves Daoust who will present "...
