AVC News Brief

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AVC Media Releases


| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island and the Prince Edward Island Humane Society (PEIHS) have partnered on a new study that will examine how early adoption age impacts kitten health and behaviour.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

With human tourists joining us on Prince Edward Island, we also see an increase of furry family members enjoying the campgrounds and beaches.   

| Atlantic Veterinary College

New research out of the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island suggests a high prevalence of canine leptospirosis regionally within Canada.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is pleased to announce that the Chinook Project will relaunch after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. The first post-COVID-19 clinic will be offered in Port Hope Simpson, which is located on the southeastern Labrador coast, in June 2022.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Anne Innis Dagg for a documentary screening of “The Woman Who Loves Giraffes,” as well as a question-and-answer session on Wednesday, May 25 from 7 – 9 p.m. ADT.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is pleased to congratulate Dr. Deepmala Agarwal, master of science (MSc) graduate and cardiology resident, on being awarded the Governor General’s Medal (Graduate) and the UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies Award of Distinction during UPEI’s 2022 convocation.  

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) celebrated 77 new graduates during the University’s 2022 Convocation festivities.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

When Dr. Andrew Cohen, doctor of veterinary medicine graduate, started applying for veterinary schools, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island wasn’t even on the list.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island participated in the Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference (APVC) that was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia from April 22 to 24, 2022.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to congratulate Dr. Étienne Côté on being invested as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

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