WCVM DVM program
“Protein illusion” in pet food
January 29th, 2018
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Having trouble deciding on a new pet food for your furry family member? With the hundreds of pet food brands stocked on store shelves, choosing the most nutritious one can be a daunting task for any pet owner. Because controversy often surrounds pet food companies, consumers are legitimately concerned that their pets may be consuming questionable ingredients that could be …
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CAHF fellow helps fungus-filled dogs
Physicians use the drug voriconazole in their human patients to cure fungal infections in difficult-to-treat sites and to combat fungal diseases such as systemic aspergillosis. But can this anti-fungal drug be used in dogs? While the use of voriconazole in dogs hasn’t been extensively studied, the drug does offer advantages over other medications. “This drug has a very good penetration …
September 19th, 2013 Full story »
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Vetavision 2012 memorable for visitors
Warm fall weather, animals, interactive displays and enthusiastic veterinary students combined to make this year’s Vetavision a memorable experience for the thousands of people who visited the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s open house from September 20 to 23. “Many people loved all of the demonstrations and speakers throughout the four days. When people arrived, they would ask right away …
October 12th, 2012 Full story »
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Cancer research piques clinician’s curiosity
When Dr. Kirsty Elliot decided to return to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) for specialized training, the veterinary oncology resident initially thought her focus would be on clinical research. But after hearing more about WCVM professor Dr. Vikram Misra’s ongoing cancer research, she decided to experience the other end of the spectrum – benchtop work in a laboratory …
July 03rd, 2012 Full story »
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Student takes closer look at blastomycosis
With a strong interest in internal medicine, Susan Mehain of North Vancouver, B.C., has been thoroughly enjoying her experience at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). “It’s great to meet other students who share your interests,” says the veterinary student. “And the opportunity to be around some remarkable clinicians and researchers here is really amazing.” One of Mehain’s favourite …
May 29th, 2012 Full story »
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WCVM: the student experience
What does it take to become a veterinary student at the WCVM? If you are accepted, what happens during the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program? And what kinds of opportunities are available once you graduate from the veterinary college? These questions and more are answered in a new, 12-minute video called WCVM: The Student Experience that was produced …
December 01st, 2011 Full story »
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Veterinary graduate’s story inspires students
When her high school guidance counsellor told her that striving for a career in veterinary medicine was a waste of time, Dr. Candace Grier-Lowe nearly believed him. “I wasn’t seriously thinking about university at the time,” she explains. “I was a horrible student – more interested in being a teenager and having fun – so I can understand why he …
November 30th, 2011 Full story »
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Family dog’s injury led to veterinary career
When Tegan Alce of Victoria, B.C., applied to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), she was initially put on the alternate list. Afraid that she’d never get in, Alce scheduled a counselling appointment with Elaine Angielski, the WCVM’s administrative officer for admissions at the time. But before Alce could ask how she could improve her chances of being accepted, …
August 16th, 2011 Full story »
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Zooming in on Zhangfei’s cancer impact
After 16-year-old Caitlin Wright participated in a Heart and Stroke Foundation scholarship program, she fully expected to study human medicine in university. But as she grew older, Wright’s love of animals caused her to change her mind and choose veterinary medicine instead. “I felt it was a career that combined my ability to work with animals, my desire to help …
August 02nd, 2011 Full story »
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Dog’s diet and cardiovascular health: link?
Owning a myriad of animals – including a 16-year-old grey quarter horse gelding, a 14-year-old grey miniature mare, a herd of 30 commercial beef cows with calves, a rough collie cross dog, a teddy bear hamster and a fish tank full of red wag platies and goldfish – it’s no wonder that Cathy Miller decided to strive for a career …
July 11th, 2011 Full story »
