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|Introduction=The [http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/ Ontario Veterinary College] (OVC) is a veterinary school located on the campus of the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The OVC is the oldest veterinary school in North America and is one of five Canadian veterinary schools that offers the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. Other veterinary schools in Canada are located at the University of Calgary, the University of Saskatchewan, the Université de Montréal and the University of Prince Edward Island. | |Introduction=The [http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/ Ontario Veterinary College] (OVC) is a veterinary school located on the campus of the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The OVC is the oldest veterinary school in North America and is one of five Canadian veterinary schools that offers the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. Other veterinary schools in Canada are located at the University of Calgary, the University of Saskatchewan, the Université de Montréal and the University of Prince Edward Island. | ||
| − | |History=The OVC was established in Toronto in 1862, by Andrew Smith, a graduate of the Royal School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh. In 1922, the college moved to Guelph and became one of the founding colleges of the University of Guelph in 1964. Since then, the OVC has grown with the University of Guelph. In 2012, the OVC will celebrate | + | |History=The OVC was established in Toronto in 1862, by Andrew Smith, a graduate of the Royal School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh. In 1922, the college moved to Guelph and became one of the founding colleges of the University of Guelph in 1964. Since then, the OVC has grown with the University of Guelph. In 2012, the OVC will celebrate its 150th anniversary. |
| − | |Education=The OVC offers a four-year bachelor's degree in biomedical science in addition to the DVM degree. Students apply to the four-year DVM program after a minimum of four full-time university semesters. There are 120 seats available in each year of the program, with 105 seats available for Ontario residents and 15 for non-Canadians. The college also offers internship and residency programs as well as Diploma, MPH, MSc, PhD and DVSc programs at the graduate level. The college is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. | + | |Education=The OVC offers a four-year bachelor's degree in biomedical science in addition to the DVM degree. Students apply to the four-year DVM program after a minimum of four full-time university semesters. There are 120 seats available in each year of the program, with 105 seats available for Ontario residents and 15 seats for non-Canadians. The college also offers internship and residency programs as well as Diploma, MPH, MSc, PhD and DVSc programs at the graduate level. The college is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. |
| − | |Research=The Ontario Veterinary College conducts research in various fields of veterinary medicine, including food and companion animal medicine, equine medicine, health management and environmental health. There are facilities for animal-based and laboratory-based research including a 12,000 sq. ft Laboratory for Translational Biomedical Discovery, | + | |Research=The Ontario Veterinary College conducts research in various fields of veterinary medicine, including food and companion animal medicine, equine medicine, animal health management and environmental health. There are facilities for animal-based and laboratory-based research including a 12,000 sq. ft Laboratory for Translational Biomedical Discovery, intensive care and surgical facilities and magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy facilities. The OVC focusses on research that develops animal models for the investigation of human disease. |
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The OVC also houses the Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI). The ICCI provides comprehensive cancer care for companion animals and researches all aspects of the disease using an integrated approach. Approximately 30 cancer investigators from over a dozen departments across the University of Guelph collaborate across the fields of cancer biology, veterinary medicine, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, toxicology, psychology and many other areas. This unique approach will benefit the understanding and treatment of cancer for animals as well as humans. | The OVC also houses the Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI). The ICCI provides comprehensive cancer care for companion animals and researches all aspects of the disease using an integrated approach. Approximately 30 cancer investigators from over a dozen departments across the University of Guelph collaborate across the fields of cancer biology, veterinary medicine, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, toxicology, psychology and many other areas. This unique approach will benefit the understanding and treatment of cancer for animals as well as humans. | ||
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There are a large number of agri-food and food animal health management projects underway at the OVC. This research is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs through a contract with the University of Guelph. Other agencies, such as the Ontario Cattleman’s Association, the Poultry Industry Council, the NSERC Industrial Partnership Program, and pharmaceutical companies also fund research at the OVC. | There are a large number of agri-food and food animal health management projects underway at the OVC. This research is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs through a contract with the University of Guelph. Other agencies, such as the Ontario Cattleman’s Association, the Poultry Industry Council, the NSERC Industrial Partnership Program, and pharmaceutical companies also fund research at the OVC. | ||
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| − | Public health is a main focus of the OVC | + | Public health is a main focus of the OVC and led to the establishment of the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses. The OVC also conducts research in food safety and non-foodborne zoonoses. The OVC is active in ecosystem health, with several international projects being carried out in Nepal and the western Amazon lowlands. |
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| − | The OVC's Pet Trust funds most of the companion animal research. Pet Trust is Canada’s first charitable fund | + | The OVC's Pet Trust funds most of the companion animal research. Pet Trust is Canada’s first charitable fund dedicated to advancing the health and well being of companion animals. There are over 50 individual Pet Trust funded projects active at any time, most often in association with projects by students in the DVSc program. These projects range from basic to applied science, represent all of the specialty discipline areas and includes work into the role of veterinarians and client communication skills. |
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More Information is available at [http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/prospective/graduate/research.cfm The OVC Research page] | More Information is available at [http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/prospective/graduate/research.cfm The OVC Research page] | ||
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The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is a veterinary school located on the campus of the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The OVC is the oldest veterinary school in North America and is one of five Canadian veterinary schools that offers the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. Other veterinary schools in Canada are located at the University of Calgary, the University of Saskatchewan, the Université de Montréal and the University of Prince Edward Island.
About Us
The OVC was established in Toronto in 1862, by Andrew Smith, a graduate of the Royal School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh. In 1922, the college moved to Guelph and became one of the founding colleges of the University of Guelph in 1964. Since then, the OVC has grown with the University of Guelph. In 2012, the OVC will celebrate its 150th anniversary.
Education
The OVC offers a four-year bachelor's degree in biomedical science in addition to the DVM degree. Students apply to the four-year DVM program after a minimum of four full-time university semesters. There are 120 seats available in each year of the program, with 105 seats available for Ontario residents and 15 seats for non-Canadians. The college also offers internship and residency programs as well as Diploma, MPH, MSc, PhD and DVSc programs at the graduate level. The college is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Current Research
The Ontario Veterinary College conducts research in various fields of veterinary medicine, including food and companion animal medicine, equine medicine, animal health management and environmental health. There are facilities for animal-based and laboratory-based research including a 12,000 sq. ft Laboratory for Translational Biomedical Discovery, intensive care and surgical facilities and magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy facilities. The OVC focusses on research that develops animal models for the investigation of human disease.
The OVC also houses the Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI). The ICCI provides comprehensive cancer care for companion animals and researches all aspects of the disease using an integrated approach. Approximately 30 cancer investigators from over a dozen departments across the University of Guelph collaborate across the fields of cancer biology, veterinary medicine, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, toxicology, psychology and many other areas. This unique approach will benefit the understanding and treatment of cancer for animals as well as humans.
There are a large number of agri-food and food animal health management projects underway at the OVC. This research is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs through a contract with the University of Guelph. Other agencies, such as the Ontario Cattleman’s Association, the Poultry Industry Council, the NSERC Industrial Partnership Program, and pharmaceutical companies also fund research at the OVC.
Public health is a main focus of the OVC and led to the establishment of the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses. The OVC also conducts research in food safety and non-foodborne zoonoses. The OVC is active in ecosystem health, with several international projects being carried out in Nepal and the western Amazon lowlands.
The OVC's Pet Trust funds most of the companion animal research. Pet Trust is Canada’s first charitable fund dedicated to advancing the health and well being of companion animals. There are over 50 individual Pet Trust funded projects active at any time, most often in association with projects by students in the DVSc program. These projects range from basic to applied science, represent all of the specialty discipline areas and includes work into the role of veterinarians and client communication skills.
More Information is available at The OVC Research page
Clinical Services
The OVC Teaching Hospital provides medical and surgical care for small and large animals, while training veterinary students in a clinical environment. The Teaching Hospital is a referral hospital and treats approximately 16,000 animals of companion, equine, domestic farm and exotic species each year. The Field Services Clinic provides services for ruminant and swine farms throughout the region. The Teaching Hospital is an important component of the college, providing learning opportunities as well as advancing the field of veterinary medicine through clinically-based research and clinical service.
The Hill's Primary Healthcare Centre is a new addition to the OVC and opened in 2010 with funding from Hill's Pet Food and the Ontario government. The new facility is designed as a stand-alone veterinary hospital for routine vaccinations, spays and neuters and other wellness visits. It is designed to provide students educational experiences in all aspects of primary health care, including surgical and technical skills, business and communication skills, preventive medicine, nutrition and animal welfare and behaviour.
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