Western College Of Veterinary Medicine
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Saskatchewan veterinarians are drowning in appointmentsSaskatchewan vets are feeling overwhelmed, as the country continues to face a vet shortage. Several vet clinics in the province have now stopped accepting walk-in appointments.HealthMay 8, 2025
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Veterinary shortage forcing animal clinics to rotate emergency overnight services in SaskatchewanRegina's 24-Animal Care Centre in Regina is no longer providing 24 hour emergency services and supervised hospitalization care for ill patients.CanadaOct 3, 2023
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B.C. government announces multi-year boost to subsidize veterinary educationEducation Minister Selina Robinson says the government will provide $21.8 million over three years to subsidize training at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.EducationMar 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.CanadaJan 12, 2023
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Usask Western College of Medicine increasing program intakeThe 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.EducationSep 29, 2022
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Manitoba government to increase funding to veterinary schoolThe Manitoba government is increasing funding to the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine to help offset an ongoing Manitoba vet shortage.EducationSep 29, 2022
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Saskatoon dog owner looking for witnesses after pet killed in dog attack at off-leash parkA 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.CanadaNov 25, 2021
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3 USask researchers named Canadian Academy of Health Sciences fellowsDr. 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.CanadaSep 14, 2021
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Okanagan pet advocate joins calls for expanded post-secondary training to address vet shortageAdvocates are asking the provincial government to provide funding for 20 additional spaces for B.C. students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.CanadaApr 27, 2021
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Saskatoon police dog Oliver returns to work after recovering from stabbingSaskatoon police service dog Oliver was injured on Feb. 3 when he was stabbed multiple times while helping apprehend a suspect.CanadaFeb 16, 2021
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