Where Learning Meets Care
Focused on fostering innovation and academic excellence, AVC takes pride in being the only institution in Atlantic Canada that educates Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary medicine is learned through practice.
Students in AVC’s DVM program complete more than 40 weeks of clinical training as part of their education. The expansion will provide the additional clinical space needed to support a larger student cohort while maintaining the high-quality hands-on learning experiences AVC is known for.
A New Primary Care Teaching Clinic
A key feature of the expansion is the creation of a Primary Care Teaching Clinic, where students will work alongside clinicians to develop practical skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, client communication, and collaborative decision-making.
Students will learn how to develop care plans that consider:
- Medical needs
- Family goals
- Individual circumstances
- Financial realities
This model prepares graduates to deliver compassionate, client-centred veterinary care from day one.
Expanding Access to Care
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital Expansion will increase the hospital’s capacity to serve patients while enhancing the learning environment for students.
The project will:
- Increase patient capacity
- Improve access to specialty services
- Enhance emergency and urgent care resources
- Reduce wait times
- Improve the client experience
- Create additional clinical teaching opportunities
Strengthening Animal Health
The impact of this project extends far beyond the walls of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. By educating more veterinarians and expanding access to veterinary services, AVC will help address workforce shortages and strengthen animal health care in urban, rural, and underserved communities across Atlantic Canada and beyond.
