Atlantic Veterinary College - AVC

Applications to the 2026 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camps are now open! Scan the QR code below, or go to https://www.upei.ca/avc/summer-programs/vetcamp/apply to apply today. We can't wait to see you this summer!

Did you know that up to 30% of horses above the age of 15 will be diagnosed with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, formerly known as equine cushing's syndrome) in their lifetime? We are currently investigating the underlying genetics associated with PPID in horses as well as genetic factors involved in treatment response to pergolide, the drug most commonly used to treat affected horses.

Please consider learning more about our study and enrolling your horse if they meet enrollment criteria. We need your help to be able to answer important questions regarding PPID disease risk and treatment response affecting many of our beloved equine seniors!

https://z.umn.edu/pergolidestudy

Our team with the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative at AVC is assisting with the devastating loss of marine life on PEI. The three s***m whales were stranded in PEI waters this week and our team is helping MARS, the DFO and National Parks team with this situation. Great team work, even in the saddest of moments.

Congratulations to Dr. Lesley Steele, who was awarded the UPEI Distinguished Alumni Award last night.

Haley Greene, AVC Class of 2027, read the citation at the ceremony.

We are so proud of all your accomplishments, Dr. Steele!

Congratulations to our Large Animal Surgery Resident, Dr. Yoko Nakamae, who will travel to Seattle, Washington to present at the premiere surgical conference for veterinary professionals!

Read about it here:

AVC resident to present research at international surgery summit | University of Prince Edward Island Dr. Yoko Nakamae, a large animal surgery resident at the AVC, will present her research at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Surgery Summit, the premier surgical conference for veterinary professionals worldwide.

Are you planning to apply to AVC in the future? Come to our Admissions Information session during the AVC Open House on September 27 at 10:30am.

RSVP to [email protected]

You can also join via zoom (un-moderated) https://upei.zoom.us/j/63155173352?pwd=bKOxQb4Zb8H5Sr9EcEHkQcccorKqaZ.1

Join us on September 27 for our annual Open House!

Are you a veterinary clinic owner or operator looking to hire students for the summer or after graduation?

Join us at our annual Career Fair, taking place on October 1. This is entirely free, and you can meet our students!

Register today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/avccareerfair

If you are visiting our Veterinary Teaching Hospital, you will notice a special bench placed outside the front doors. This is in honour our revered colleague, Dr. Sheri Ross, who passed away last summer.

Our team hosted a dedication to Dr. Ross recently with her family in attendance (that's her grand nephew sitting on the bench), sharing some fond memories of a person who touched the hearts of so many. We are grateful for her friendship and her compassion. She is very missed at the AVC.

Happy Labour Day!

We are closed today, including the Diagnostic Services labs, reopening on Tuesday.

Enjoy your long weekend!