Western College Of Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary shortage forcing animal clinics to rotate emergency overnight services in Saskatchewan

  Regina's 24-Animal Care Centre in Regina is no longer providing 24 hour emergency services and supervised hospitalization care for ill patients.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2023
  
• B.C. government announces multi-year boost to subsidize veterinary education

  Education Minister Selina Robinson says the government will provide $21.8 million over three years to subsidize training at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

  Education

  Mar 23, 2023
  
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• Saskatchewan veterinary expert weighs in on shortage of domestic, international veterinarians

  "We're past the tipping point. I think the problem has become more severe and more acute in the last few years, especially through the pandemic," Stephen Manning said.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
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• Usask Western College of Medicine increasing program intake

  The University of Saskatchewan Western Veterinary College of Medicine is now accepting five more students each year. The goal is to grow veterinary services in Western Canada.

  Education

  Sep 29, 2022
• Manitoba government to increase funding to veterinary school

  The Manitoba government is increasing funding to the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine to help offset an ongoing Manitoba vet shortage.

  Education

  Sep 29, 2022
• Saskatoon dog owner looking for witnesses after pet killed in dog attack at off-leash park

  A Saskatoon dog owner said her dog was killed by two others at the Sutherland dog park; she's looking for witnesses, and to ensure the dogs never return to an off-leash park.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2021
• 3 USask researchers named Canadian Academy of Health Sciences fellows

  Dr. Volker Gerdts, Dr. Walter Siqueira and Dr. Cheryl Waldner, researchers at the University of Saskatchewan, were inducted as fellows in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2021
• Okanagan pet advocate joins calls for expanded post-secondary training to address vet shortage

  Advocates are asking the provincial government to provide funding for 20 additional spaces for B.C. students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2021
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• Saskatoon police dog Oliver returns to work after recovering from stabbing

  Saskatoon police service dog Oliver was injured on Feb. 3 when he was stabbed multiple times while helping apprehend a suspect.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2021
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• USask hands-on practicums a no-go during COVID-19 pandemic

  Some University of Saskatchewan programs have modified student placements, as working in close quarters with industry professionals is pretty high on the list of pandemic no-nos.

  Education

  Apr 16, 2020