The AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers a broad range of specialty services that address the diverse veterinary health care needs of its client base.
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Let’s give a huge shoutout to the incredible RVTs at the AVC VTH. We’re so grateful for their hard work!
They are leaders in our hospital and their incredible positivity brightens our days. Thank you to our RVTs, you’re the backbone of our team.
Mark your calendars and get your teddy bears ready, our AVC Open House is ready for you to visit on September 28 from 10-2pm.
Teddy bear clinics, balloon animal adoptions, a petting zoo and so much more are waiting for you!
See you there.
Meet some of the team: Urgent and Emergency Service.
This team provides the highest standard of urgent and emergency primary care when your pet needs it most. The ER team makes miracles happen on a daily basis!
Fall is coming and so is the high tick season. Protect your furry friends by following these tips:
Use Tick Preventatives: Ensure your pet is on tick prevention medication.
Check Regularly: Inspect your pet’s coat and skin after outdoor adventures.
Keep Your Lawn Tidy: Maintain your yard to reduce tick habitats.
Keep your pets safe and tick-free this fall! For more tips, contact us at Atlantic Veterinary College VTH.
READ about the groundbreaking clinical trial the AVC VTH's Cardiology department has launched aimed at treating cardiac tumors in dogs using a medication commonly prescribed for children.
Click the link to learn more:
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is launching a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at treating cardiac tumors in dogs using a medication commonly prescribed for children.
Happy Labour Day!
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is closed for regularly scheduled appointments and elective procedures today.
Our emergency services are open until 10pm.
Today is World Dog Day!
Tell us in the comments your favourite dog breed or dog mix
Did you know horses can benefit from acupuncture?
At AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital, our experienced veterinarians use this holistic treatment to help our equine friends like Larry here manage pain effectively.
By stimulating specific points on their bodies, acupuncture can alleviate muscle tension, improve circulation, and enhance overall well-being.
Contact us today to learn more about how acupuncture can benefit your equine companion!
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our dearest friend and colleague, Dr. Sheri Ross. Our deepest sympathies to Dr. Ross's family at this difficult time.
Share memories & support the family
We're hiring veterinary professionals for various positions at our hospital, caring for small and large animals, exotics, and more.
Join our compassionate care team of technicians, veterinarians, attendants, and support staff.
Explore opportunities at: https://www.upei.ca/hr/competitions?field_position_type_value=staff
Holiday Alert!
We're on emergency services only on Friday, Aug 16th. Primary Emergency Service hours are 8am-10pm today.
Discover the products for your pets at AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital!
From licki mats to stylish bowls and comfy harnesses, we have everything your furry friends need to feel pampered and loved. Whether you're looking to treat your pet to something special or enhance their daily routine, our selection is designed to cater to their every whim and need.
Visit us in person today or register for an account and shop https://www.myvetstore.ca/ to explore our fun and functional pet products!
Meet the Team: Amanda MacGregor is our dynamo vet tech who can do it all!
You often see her operating the MRI, or working with the surgery team. She loves both small and large animal cases and cares deeply about our patients.
Behind the scenes, she’s the team’s cheerleader and driving force in keeping the positivity flowing in the hospital.
Happy International Cat Day from AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital!
Paws everything and celebrate our whiskered wonders with us today!
Join us in honouring our fabulous feline friends by sharing your purr-sonal cat stories with us!
Let's make this International Cat Day extra special together.
Calling all Veterinary Technicians! Come and join our team at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the Atlantic Veterinary College - AVC on beautiful Prince Edward Island!
As the only institution in Atlantic Canada educating doctors of veterinary medicine, teaching is essential to our hospital. We offer primary care services for both small and large animals and the VTH is a multi-disciplinary specialty referral hospital.
We currently have vacancies across our Emergency and specialty teams - check out the link below to view all current job postings, or if you'd like to discuss these or other potential opportunities, please reach out and someone from our Management team would be happy to chat with you!
https://www.upei.ca/hr/competitions?field_position_type_value=staff
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Let’s celebrate by sharing a photo of your favorite mixed breed best bud!
We’ll go first, this is Rocket, he’s a jack russell mix!
What is a teaching hospital?
We provide care to your animal while also providing clinical teaching to our 4th year veterinary students.
Students are included in examining and treating animals under the immediate supervision of our licensed veterinarians
Together, we’re working hard for your animal, and for the future of veterinary medicine.
Often we have a mare and foal come together to the VTH for treatment by our veterinary team.
It’s important to ensure their unique needs are met while they’re receiving care, and we can assure you, they get extra pats and scratches by our team who can’t get enough of the soft baby nuzzles.
We are hiring veterinary professionals for exciting career positions at our hospital.
From small and large animals, exotics and more, We are looking to add to our care team of compassionate technicians, veterinarians, animal care attendants and support staff to help us care for our patients and their families.
Please check our opportunities by clicking the link: www.upei.ca/hr
We’re happy to have Lisa and Laura join our team as assistant managers in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Lisa and Laura will be working closely with and supporting our technical and support staff, who play a vital role in providing outstanding care for our patients and their families.
Welcome to the AVC Community 🐈⬛🦮
Happy National Kitten Day!
Whether they're chasing their tails or cuddled up for a nap, kittens are just adorable. Today, let's celebrate these tiny bundles of fur and share your favorite kitten moments with us!
Our staff and clinicians spend much of the year teaching our doctor of veterinary students, but they have lots of fun during the summer months when the vet campers come to the AVC!
They share how to do examinations on large and small animals and so much more.
We love seeing people learn!
Congratulations to our dedicated staff!
July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month and we have some tips for the summer, and all year!
Keep an eye on your pet’s water bowl and know how much water your furry friends need.
Use a water fountain for your cat to help entice them to drink more water.
Bring water with you, whether you’re just going out to the yard or going on an adventure to the park and pause for frequent water breaks.
If you’re thirsty, they probably are too!
Happy Canada Day!
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is closed for regularly scheduled appointments and elective procedures.
For emergencies please call 902-566-0950
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE
C1A4P3
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Did you know a large amount of our cases in the cardiology department are assessing heart murmurs in animals? Dr. Etienne Cote explains why the murmur is a clue to your animal’s health and why it’s important to examine them in this month’s Ask the Vet.
There’s never a shortage of great pet names and we think it makes your pet even more lovable! Comment below with your favourite pet names!
Check out our Counsellor take over from week two of the AVC Vet Camp! This week, Alissa takes us along for all the fun and adventures!
How do we know if your pet has a heart condition? Dr. Cote explains in this month’s Ask the Veterinarian.
It’s been more than a year since our MRI was installed at the AVC VTH and since then, we’ve helped many animals, large and small, with complex health issues. The MRI has also been an important tool in the training of veterinary students and residents. It’s been so successful we are looking forward to expanding the service in years to come!
It’s foaling season, and we know you’re wondering how to ensure your mare is healthy before giving birth. In this month’s ‘Ask the Veterinarian’, Dr. Martha Mellish shares how health checks are performed at the hospital to ensure optimal health of mom and baby.
Today is Love Your Pet Day. Tell us what you love most about your pet!
How do we know if your pet needs surgery or if the condition can be treated with medication? AVC’s Dr. Etienne Cote shares his insight in this Ask the Veterinarian video.
If you ever wonder what to feed your pet, we can help! We have a kibble or wet food for any diet, whether your pet is older or younger, has a skin issue or tummy sensitivity. Ask our staff today how they can help.
Is there a link between your cat’s coat colour and their personality? While we think all cats are special, tell us what your cat’s colour and personality are!
What's it like to be a veterinarian at the VTH? Follow Dr. Zoe Rutledge for a day to find out. Tell us what you would like to see next!
Meet Turnip, a three-year-old french bulldog who beat the odds because of the MRI at the AVC Teaching Hospital. The MRI made it possible for our surgical team to pinpoint what was causing Turnip’s paralysis. Now she’s living life to the fullest! Hit that like button if Turnip made you smile today.
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