Learn about wildlife rehabilitation - the temporary care of sick, injured or orphaned wildlife, with the goal to release healthy animals back to the wild.

Students from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) are gearing up to host this year’s edition of Vetavision, which takes place from Sept. 25–26.

When Brittany Todoruk walked through the doors of the Ste Rose Veterinary Clinic this spring, it felt like déjà vu for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) student.

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Tenure track position in physiology, pharmacology and/or toxicology at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine

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The University of Saskatchewan's decision to indefinitely suspend its wildlife program has raised concerns among wildlife rehabilitation centers and veterinary students. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) announced it will stop accepting wildlife patients starting July 22 as it reviews its services. Jan Shadick, executive director of Living Sky Wildlife, expressed surprise at the sudden announcement, noting that her non-profit facility, which only rehabilitates animals without providing complex medical care, will now face challenges in treating injured wildlife. The suspension threatens to overload existing facilities and increase animal mortality. Veterinary students, like Rory Langelier and Makayla Gemin, are also worried about the loss of hands-on training opportunities. While some organizations, like the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo, have made alternate arrangements, the uncertainty surrounding the WCVM's future services has left the wildlife community in a state of limbo. The temporary shutdown of the zoo, exotics, and wildlife hospital services until August 17 has sparked discussions about the long-term implications for animal care and education.

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Even after his passing in 2024, Dr. Barry Blakley (DVM, PhD) continues to celebrate students who excel in veterinary toxicology — the specialty he loved.

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is celebrating the opening of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine and a linear accelerator—part o...

Dr. John Harding (DVM), a University of Saskatchewan (USask) professor, researcher and swine practitioner at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), is this year's recipient of the Merck Ve...

Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Manitoba have renewed their financial commitment to the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), continuing a longstanding interpr...

Balancing a demanding academic program in veterinary medicine with high-performance athletic pursuits would seem nearly impossible for most university students. But for Allison Kuzub, discipline, time...

Most mornings you can find University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate student Victoria Gonzalez working in one of the level 2 laboratories at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).

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