Atlantic Veterinary College
{{Short description|Public veterinary school at University of Prince Edward Island, Canada}}
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{{Infobox university
| name = Atlantic Veterinary College
| image = AVC (4904344749).jpg
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| established = {{start date and age|1986}}
| former_names =
| type = Public veterinary school
| dean = Dr. John VanLeeuwen, Interim Dean (Present){{cite web |title=Gregory Paul Keefe |url=https://www.upei.ca/profile/gregory-paul-keefe |website=UPEI |publisher=University of Prince Edward Island |access-date=6 March 2020 |language=en}}{{cite web|publisher=Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges|title=Keefe Bio|url=https://www.aavmc.org/board-of-directors-and-governance/keefe-bio|website=AAVMC|access-date=6 March 2020}}
| address = 550 University Avenue
{{nowrap|Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island}}
C1A 4P3
| city = Charlottetown
| country = Canada
| coordinates = {{Coord|46.2581|N|63.1409|W|source:wikidata-and-enwiki-cat-tree_region:CA-PE|display=inline,title}}
| students = 68 DVM students per year
| postgrad =
| faculty = Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
| affiliations = University of Prince Edward Island
| colours = Green {{Colour box|Green|border=darkgray}}
| website = {{url|upei.ca/avc}}
| logo =
}}
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is an accredited and globally recognized veterinary school in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at University of Prince Edward Island, located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.{{cite news |last1=Day |first1=Jim |title=Injured bald eagle provides good teaching opportunity to P.E.I. vet students |url=https://www.journalpioneer.com/news/local/injured-bald-eagle-provides-good-teaching-opportunity-to-pei-vet-students-416246/ |access-date=6 March 2020 |newspaper=Journal Pioneer |publisher= SaltWire Network |date=26 February 2020 |location=Summerside, Prince Edward Island}}{{cite web|url=https://www.upei.ca/programs/doctor-veterinary-medicine|title=Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)|author=Faculty of Veterinary Medicine|publisher=University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) |work=Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC)|year=2020|access-date=6 March 2020}}
History
AVC accepted its first class in 1986 at the University of Prince Edward Island. It is the only veterinary school in Atlantic Canada and only one of five in Canada educating Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Academics
The DVM program in AVC is "fully accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association,{{cite journal|title=Canadian veterinary colleges teach access to care|url=https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2020-01-15/canadian-veterinary-colleges-teach-access-care |publisher=American Veterinary Medical Association |journal=JAVMA News |date=2 January 2020 |publication-date=15 January 2020 |access-date=6 March 2020}} and it is recognized by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in the United Kingdom."
AVC's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is a four-year professional degree program. Each year AVC accepts 68 students into its DVM program. Fifty-one of AVC's annual seats are reserved for residents of Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick has 13 seats, Nova Scotia has 24 seats, Prince Edward Island has 11 seats, and Newfoundland and Labrador has 3 seats). The remaining seats available are for international students. {{cite news |last1=Campbell |first1=Meig |title=N.S. commits $50 million to ensure greater access to vet medicine program {{!}} CBC News |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/vet-student-provincial-seat-funding-nova-scotia-1.7281055 |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=CBC |date=31 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241120100102/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/vet-student-provincial-seat-funding-nova-scotia-1.7281055 |archive-date=20 November 2024 |location=Kentville, Nova Scotia}}{{cite news |last1=Taylor |first1=Evan |title=New agreement with N.S. and UPEI will secure 24 veterinarian seats for Nova Scotians |url=https://www.cjls.com/2024/08/01/new-agreement-with-n-s-and-upei-will-secure-24-veterinarian-seats-for-nova-scotians/ |access-date=24 December 2024 |publisher=Y95.5 |date=1 August 2024 |language=en}}
In addition to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program, AVC offers Master of Science (MSc), Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) and Doctoral (PhD) programs within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Some of the academic areas of expertise at the Atlantic Veterinary College include the Centre for Veterinary Epidemiological Research,{{cite web |title=Centre for Veterinary Epidemiological Research |publisher= University of Prince Edward Island |url=http://cver.upei.ca/ |access-date= 6 March 2020}} the Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences,{{cite web |title=Centre For Aquatic Health Sciences {{!}} An academic centre of expertise in finfish health research |url=http://cahs.upei.ca/ |work=Centre For Aquatic Health Sciences |publisher= University of Prince Edward Island |access-date=6 March 2020}} and the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre.
Deans
Dr. Dominique Griffon (DVM, MSc, PhD, DECVS, DACVS, ACVS-MIS Founding Fellow (SA Ortho))
- Dean (2024 - Current)
Dr. John VanLeeuwen (DVM, MSc, PhD)
- Interim Dean (2021 - 2023)
Dr. Gregory P. Keefe (DVM, MSc, MBA)
- Dean (2015 - 2021)
Dr. Daniel Hurnik (DVM, MSc)
- Interim Dean (2014 - 2015)
Dr. Donald L. Reynolds (DVM, PhD, ACVM)
- Dean (2008 - 2014)
Dr. Timothy H. Ogilvie (DVM, MSc, ACVIM)
- Dean (1999 - 2008)
Interim Dean (1998 - 1999)
Dr. Lawrence E. Heider (DVM ACVPM)
- Dean (1991 - 1998)
Dr. Brian I. Hill (DVM, MS, ACVIM)
- Interim Dean (1990 - 1991)
- Acting Dean (1989 - 1990)
Dr. Reg Thomson (DVM, PhD, MVSc, ACVP)
- Founding Dean (1985 - 1990)
Notable alumni
- Michelle Oakley, star of Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet attended AVC.{{cite news |last1=MacDonald |first1=Mitch |title='Keep your focus blurry,' Dr. Oakley: Yukon Vet, advises AVC students |url=https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/news/local/keep-your-focus-blurry-dr-oakley-yukon-vet-advises-avc-students-177180/ |access-date=6 March 2020 |newspaper= The Guardian |publisher= SaltWire Network |date=14 Jan 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200306180027/https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/news/local/keep-your-focus-blurry-dr-oakley-yukon-vet-advises-avc-students-177180/ |archive-date=6 March 2020 |location= Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island}}
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.upei.ca/avc Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island]
{{University of Prince Edward Island}}
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