AVC News Brief

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AVC Media Releases


| 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, 69传媒, 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 69传媒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), 69传媒, officially welcomed a new cohort of students during the AVC-Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Blue Coat Ceremony and Dinner at the 69传媒 (UPEI) on Friday, October 29.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), 69传媒, hosted its annual Fall Awards and Recognition night on Tuesday, October 26, at the College.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is pleased to announce the induction posthumously of Dr. Robert 鈥淏ob鈥 A. Curtis (1931鈥2019) to the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place on Thursday, October 21 in Truro, Nova Scotia and was attended by members of Dr. Curtis鈥 family, as well as Dr. Dan Hurnik, professor of swine health management, AVC at 69传媒.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

For the second year, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 69传媒 has made the decision to cancel AVC Open House.

鈥淥pen House is one of AVC鈥檚 signature events and one that we take great pride in. We know that many people look forward to this event every year, which made this decision even more difficult,鈥 explains Dr. Greg Keefe, dean, Atlantic Veterinary College. 鈥淕iven the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we decided it would be best to be cautious and look to resume Open House next year.鈥

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College, 69传媒, has received approximately $1.3 million in funding from the federal government鈥檚 dairy cluster program for research projects that will benefit the dairy industry.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

AVC honoured staff members for excellence and recognized retiring faculty and staff during its annual ice cream social on June 27.

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