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AVC Media Releases


| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to congratulate Drs. Fred Kibenge and Jason Stull on being appointed to the inaugural Associate Editor Board for the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR).

| Atlantic Veterinary College

Alyson Brown’s path to the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) was not a conventional one. Growing up just outside of Saint John, New Brunswick, Brown always knew she wanted to help people whether through human or animal medicine. It wasn’t until she was well into her undergraduate degree at the University of New Brunswick Saint John that she had an opportunity to work with Dr. Jim Kieffer, a fish physiologist, who specializes in shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. Katie Hoddinott, assistant professor of small animal surgery, Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, has received the PEI Veterinary Medical Association’s (PEIVMA) Leadership Award.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College is now accepting nominations for the Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

Due to emergency service staffing shortages, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Small Animal Emergency Service overnight coverage for veterinary clinics on Prince Edward Island will change on Thursday, January 6, 2022. These changes are being implemented to ensure that all pet owners can access safe and focused care for their pets around the clock.  

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, is pleased that Dr. John VanLeeuwen accepted the role as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), effective December 13, 2021.  

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The UPEI board of governors has appointed Dr. Greg Keefe, dean, Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), as the new interim president, effective December 13, 2021. 

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, officially welcomed a new cohort of students during the AVC-Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Blue Coat Ceremony and Dinner at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) on Friday, October 29.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, hosted its annual Fall Awards and Recognition night on Tuesday, October 26, at the College.

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