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At the Ontario Veterinary College, we don’t just teach veterinary and health sciences — we advance them. We train exceptional veterinarians and offer more than 20 graduate programs spanning biomedical sciences, pathobiology, population medicine and clinical studies, empowering learners to push boundaries, fuel discovery and improve health for animals, people and ecosystems worldwide. Join a community where your passion becomes impact.

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QS World University Rankings By Subject 2026: Veterinary Science
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GeneralHealing the System: Dr. Basem Gohar’s Film Unpacks the Health Care Staffing Crisis
Dr. Basem Gohar, a clinical psychologist and researcher at the Ontario Veterinary College, is addressing one of Canada’s most pressing healthcare challenges: workforce retention. High rates of absenteeism and turnover, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, have left health care systems stretched thin, highlighting the urgent need for practical solutions.
GeneralOVC Convocation Series - Beyond the PhD: Olivia Williams on Embracing Every Opportunity
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GeneralAnnouncing the Winners of the 2026 OVC Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
GeneralOVC and Lakehead Accelerate Veterinary Training Expansion with Key Leadership Appointment
GeneralOVC Announces New Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences
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We are committed to the highest standards of education and animal care. OVC is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Council on Accreditation (COE), as well as the American Animal Hospital Association .
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The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph is a world leader in advancing veterinary medicine and health research to improve the health of animals, people, and our planet. OVC educates the next generation of health leaders and provides high-value experiential learning opportunities through an interdisciplinary, comparative approach aimed at finding real-world solutions to real-world problems.

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