DVM student wins student leadership award
Devon Barnes, Class of 2015, received the Brian D. Sullivan Student Leadership Award at UofG Student Life Appreciation and Awards Banquet on March 19. The banquet honours community-minded students for...
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Wednesday April 8Ground Rounds8:00 - 9:00 AMRoom 1438 ‘Laryngeal paralysis for this grand rounds’ - Dr. Katie HoddinottCase Advisor: Dr. Ameet SinghProgram Advisor: Dr. Michelle Oblak.‘Propofol...
View ArticleOVC community encouraged to attend Master Plan Feedback Opportunity this week
Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.The University of Guelph has retained an architectural consulting team to develop a Master Plan for the Ontario Veterinary College campus that will...
View ArticleOVC Companion Animal Hospital successfully renews AAHA accreditation
The Ontario Veterinary College’s (OVC) Companion Animal Hospitalhas successfully renewed its American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accreditation. AAHA accredits companion animal hospitals in...
View ArticleThank you to the CVSA
As the academic year comes to a close we like to wish our students good luck on their final exams and send a BIG THANK YOU to the executive of the OVC CVSA. Clubs are such an important part of student...
View ArticleDVM Students: AABP scholarship deadlines near
Several scholarship programs are available through the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP). Student award opportunities include the following:AABP Education Grant program provides...
View ArticleOpportunities for grad students and faculty to meet with Dr. Peter Wells,...
Grad students and faculty will have an opportunity to meet with Dr. Peter Wells, the 2015 Chappel Memorial lecturer, on Thursday, April 9.Wells will meet with Graduate Students from 9 to 10 a.m. and...
View ArticleA Community Approach to Feral Cats
U of G researchers will help local task force develop strategies to manage ‘community cats’ in GuelphBy Teresa PitmanWednesday, April 1, 2015 U of G researchers will help local task force develop...
View ArticleCardiovascular Disease in New World Camelids
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend a research seminar presentation by Dr. Marco Margiocco, candidate for the Cardiology position, Department of Clinical StudiesTitle: Cardiovascular Disease...
View ArticleOn-farm rotation focuses DVM students on lambing and lamb survival
Dr. Paula Menzies recognizes a good learningopportunity when she sees one. She was sure fourth year OVC student veterinarians would be interested in an on-farm rotation focusing on lambing and lamb...
View ArticleWatch for warning signs
Signs have been posted for the alley between the hospital and cafeteria to stay clear when vehicles are present. Please check this alley before exiting and stay clear of the area when vehicles are...
View ArticleChappel Lecture inspires, engages faculty and students
This year’s Chappel Memorial Lecture explored oxidative stress and DNA damage in the fetal basis of adult disease, with Dr. Peter G. Wells.In addition to his talk, Wells met with graduate students and...
View ArticleHill's OVC Nutrition Symposium 2015 - Still time to register
Hill’s OVC Nutrition Symposium 2015Getting To Yes!! Practice Success and Better Health for Pets at Risk of Obesity and OsteoarthritisSunday, April 19, 2015 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Rozanski Hall, Room 103...
View Article“Lunch With” speakers wanted for OVMA conference
Attention OVC faculty and clinicians, we are looking for your input for the popular “Lunch With…” sessions presented by the OVC in partnership with the 2016 Ontario Veterinary Medical Association...
View ArticleRecognizing patient fear vital to positive veterinary clinic visits
Veterinary clinics can be scary scenarios for animals – new surroundings, new people, sounds and smells. It’s not surprising that many cats and dogs display some signs of fear. Recognizing and managing...
View ArticleThank you for attending OVC’s Masterplan Feedback
On Thursday April 9th the Ontario Veterinary College held a Masterplan Feedback opportunity for all members of the OVC community. If you were unable to attend this event the planning team is accepting...
View ArticleAbstract submission and registration open for CPHAZ Symposium
Abstracts are now being accepted for the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses Symposium (CPHAZ) on Thursday, May 28. The Symposium offers a jam-packed day of presentations, posters and networking on a...
View ArticleSpread your wings – help build a school
UofG alumni, staff, faculty, retirees and friends are invited to help reduce the barrier to education for children in Nicaragua by assisting to build a school this fall.The UofG Alumni Travel Program...
View ArticleThank you from Elaine Smith
After 26 years of dedicated and valued service to OVC, Elaine Smith retired on March 31. She sent along this thank you to colleagues and friends.“Thanks to OVC for the reception, the warm wishes from...
View ArticleA pat on the back and praise for OVC faculty
Dr. Paula Menzies received this thank you from a colleague in California after two fourth year DVM students, Hillary Esdon and Christie Ryan, completed an external rotation at her clinic this winter...
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