Atlantic Veterinary College

at the University of Prince Edward Island

Atlantic Canada’s College of Veterinary Medicine

The Atlantic Veterinary College is committed to
excellence and innovation in
Teaching, Research, and Service
The University of Prince Edward Island, located within the city
of Charlottetown, is home to approximately 4,000 full-time
students. The campus is safe and inviting, with nine academic
buildings, three residences, the library, dining hall, sports centre,
arena and aquatics complex, and student centre—all within easy
walking distance of one another. A traditional central quadrangle
is filled with trees and park benches. The National Research
Council’s Institute for Nutrisciences and Health recently opened
on campus, and an expansion of the Atlantic Veterinary College
is in progress.

At the University of Prince Edward Island we offer an education
rich in knowledge and opportunity. Consistently ranked as one
of Canada’s top ten primarily undergraduate universities, UPEI
is one of Canada’s top research universities with national award-
winning faculty. At UPEI you’ll become a part of a tightly knit
community that takes great pride in supporting our students.

On the cover: Dr. Etienne Côté, AVC’s veterinary cardiologist, award-

winning teacher, author, and researcher, listens to the heartbeat of a
patient with Class of 2008 student Kim (New Brunswick).
Dean’s message
I’m pleased to have the opportunity to introduce you to the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC).
Our fully accredited college is open to Atlantic Canadian and international students. AVC Table of Contents
is well-recognized for the quality of learning and living we provide to all our students. Since
Dean’s message 1
1986, the faculty, staff, students, and graduates of AVC have devoted themselves to the
AVC—An exceptional education 3
advancement of animal and human health through education, research, and professional service.
Veterinary medicine—A choice career 5
AVC—Proven success 7
One of five veterinary colleges in Canada, AVC is the only institution in Atlantic Canada
Prince Edward Island—Come find your place 8
educating Doctors of Veterinary Medicine. From the beginning, our College has been fully
AVC—At your doorstep and around the world! 11
accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary
Student success 13
Medical Association, and recognized by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in the United
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Kingdom (UK). This accreditation makes our highly prized graduates eligible for licensure in
Selection criteria 16
Canada, the United States, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Our graduates consistently
achieve high success rates on professional licensing exams, have excellent employment
opportunities around the world, and are highly rated by employers for their preparedness
and skill in the workplace.

Students are at the centre of all we do at AVC. We know each of our students personally by name. From the time a student
applies to AVC until the time they graduate, our students are part of a tightly knit, supportive community. The quality of our
students’ learning and living is of key importance. AVC is committed to providing students with educational programs
that are second to none while building on strengths in research and the delivery of professional service. AVC faculty and
staff use the latest in technological tools alongside the most basic principles of individual attention and respect to create
a unique and positive learning environment. We understand that delivering a high-quality educational program and
outstanding student experience are the key to our students becoming confident and successful veterinarians.

At AVC, we’re small enough to know your name and big enough to offer you incredible learning opportunities. We
welcome the chance to discuss our program and your personal academic and career goals. Please contact us at
(902) 566-0882, see us online at upei.ca—or, better yet, visit us! We’d love to meet you!

Yours truly,

Donald L. Reynolds, DVM, PhD, DACVM AVC Class of 2012

Dean, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island Cassie (Prince Edward Island)

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AVC—An exceptional education

Centrally located along Canada’s eastern seaboard on one of the world’s most beautiful islands, the
Atlantic Veterinary College makes its home in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. One of the six
faculties of the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), the Atlantic Veterinary College—or AVC as
it is commonly known—was established in 1986 and quickly became renowned for its exceptional
educational programs and student experiences.

A unique feature of AVC is its small class size. The college accepts only 60 students into its Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program each year. This is one of the smallest class sizes in North America
and provides students with abundant opportunities to participate in class discussions, demonstrations,
and hands-on experiences. It also fosters close relationships with teachers and fellow students. Professors
know students on a first-name basis and are strongly committed to ensuring students have an exceptional
learning experience and become highly competent veterinary professionals.

AVC is known for having a high level of student-teacher interaction. Dr. Shawn McKenna
(centre), AVC graduate and award-winning teacher (2006 Vetoquinol Clinical Teaching Award, 2007
Merial Award of Excellence in Clinical Teaching, 2006 SAVS Teaching Award) in AVC’s department
of Health Management, reviews class material with Katie (Nova Scotia) and Mike (New Brunswick)
from the Class of 2008.

A great experience
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Veterinary medicine—A choice career
Food supply veterinary medicine offers a variety of options for graduates. Practitioners work
on challenging medical and surgical cases with agricultural producers to better herd health and
productivity, and with entire industries to improve animal welfare and food safety and quality.
AVC graduates have become international leaders in this vital branch of veterinary medicine.
—Dr. Greg Keefe (Health Management) is Professor of Dairy Production Medicine and is head
of the Maritime Quality Milk Centre based at AVC. Dr. Keefe is also a Pfizer Carl J. Norden
Distinguished Teacher Award-winner.
AVC graduate Kiersten (Nova Scotia), Class of 2006, with AVC’s celebrity turtle,
Norbert.
and a career with choice!
Veterinary medicine consistently ranks among the most respected of professions.
Veterinarians are well-known and much appreciated in their communities,
playing an exciting and dynamic role in society. In addition to providing
care for animals, veterinarians contribute to human health, food safety,
public health, and wildlife conservation.
A world of career opportunities is available to doctors of veterinary medicine.
From private practice, government, teaching, and research, to working
in industry and public health, today’s veterinarians are able to pursue
their careers in a variety of diverse and challenging fields.
At AVC, our students are highly sought after by employers due
to the success and reputation of our DVM program. As a result,
AVC students graduate with secured employment, enabling
them to know where they will be starting their veterinary
careers! For more information on careers in veterinary
medicine, please visit canadianveterinarians.net or avma.org.
AVC’s approach to high-quality education and personal
interaction is proven. Our students win national and North
American competitions, perform consistently well on national
licensing exams, and compete effectively for top internships,
residencies, and graduate programs. Employers rate our graduates
high for their preparedness, communication skills, knowledge,
and problem-solving abilities. Together, we work to ensure our
students are successful.
Dr. Etienne Côté (Companion Animals) is one of five veterinary
cardiologists in Canada. Dr. Côté is an author, researcher, teacher,
clinician, and mentor. He is the recipient of the 2004 Merial
Award of Excellence in Clinical Teaching, the 2005 Pfizer Carl J.
Norden Distinguished Teacher Award, and the 2007 Janet Pottie
Murray Award for Educational Leadership.
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AVC—Proven success
AVC graduates consistently achieve high success rates on professional licensing exams, have excellent employment
opportunities around the world, and are rated highly by employers for their preparedness and skill in the workplace.

AVC is also a world-class research institution and a regional centre for the provision of advanced diagnostic and clinical
services. The College makes great strides in animal and human health through its research programs. Students have
opportunities to work alongside top researchers and to learn from them in the laboratory and classroom. AVC has the
only full-service referral veterinary hospital in Atlantic Canada. Each year the College’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital
cares for over 5,000 animals in its small- and large-animal hospitals. The Farm Service program contributes to the health
and well-being of thousands more animals off-site at farms and in aquaculture settings around the region. AVC students
work closely with faculty clinicians to learn first-hand about the care and diseases of companion animals, horses, food
animals, and aquaculture species.

AVC has 14 centres of expertise, many of which are unique. Centres such as the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre
(the only centre of its kind in Canada), the AVC Lobster Science Centre (the only lobster research institute within a
veterinary college in the world), the Centre for Aquatic Health Science, and the Centre for Veterinary Epidemiological
Research are a few examples of the college’s ground-breaking research, educational, and service activities. AVC is
recognized by other veterinary colleges around the world for its expertise and extensive research and service in aquaculture
and fish health. AVC’s Diagnostic Services Unit is known globally for its mastery at providing quality assurance and
proficiency testing for more than 300 diagnostic labs around the world.

North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)

Exam Date Mean Score
AVC Other Schools
Nov/Dec 2007 and April 2008 528 526
Nov/Dec 2006 and April 2007 498 511
Nov/Dec 2005 and April 2006 516 505
Nov/Dec 2004 and April 2005 519 508

Award-winning teachers, award-winning students—(l-r) Dr. Wendy Duckett (Health Management), 2006 Carl J. Professor of Fish Pathology, Dr. David Speare, was
Norden Distinguished Teacher Award; Dr. Peter Moak (Companion Animals), 2006 Merial Award of Excellence in awarded the Pfizer Carl J. Norden Distinguished
Clinical Teaching; Katarina (Massachusetts), Class of 2006, 2006 CVMA-ACMV Award, 2007 American College of Teacher Award and Pfizer Excellence in Research
Veterinary Surgeons Award in Small Animal Surgery; Wade (Prince Edward Island), Class of 2008, 2006 Dairy Award in 2008. Dr. Speare is also the lead
Farmers of Prince Edward Island Award, Bessie B. & J. Derril White Memorial Award, PEI Swine Breeders’ researcher responsible for the discovery of the
Association Award, Dr. Albert F. Olmstead Memorial Award; Satoko (Japan), Class of 2009, 2006 International world’s first anti-microsporidian vaccine.
Student Award for first-year DVM student.

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 Prince Edward Island—
Come find your place
Never been to Prince Edward Island? You’ll find us in
the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the eastern coast of Canada
among the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,
Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Tourism
has always been an important part of Prince Edward
Island’s economy, so you will find that making
newcomers feel welcome is second nature to us!

Known as one of the world’s 10 most beautiful islands,

Prince Edward Island (also known as PEI or “the
Island”) has an excellent reputation for safety, quality
of life, and friendly atmosphere. PEI is the smallest
of Canada’s 10 provinces in both size and population.
The Island is crescent-shaped and is 224 km (140
miles) from tip to tip and from 6 to 64 km (4 to 40
miles) wide. The Island’s population is approximately
138,000 and is fairly evenly distributed between urban
and rural dwellers. The province attracts close to a
million visitors during the summer season.

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Transportation to PEI
You can reach the Island by car, airplane, or ferry
boat. PEI is linked to New Brunswick by the
Confederation Bridge, a 13-kilometre-long
engineering marvel that is a quick and convenient
way to travel to and from PEI. The bridge is open 24
hours a day and takes approximately 12 minutes to
cross. Tolls are collected one way only (when you are
leaving the Island). Modern car ferries also link PEI
and Nova Scotia from early May to mid-December.
Ferries depart from Caribou, Nova Scotia, and Wood
Islands, PEI, on a schedule of about every hour and
a half during peak season. The trip between PEI and
Nova Scotia takes about 75 minutes. Schedule
information is available toll-free at 1-888-249-SAIL.
Air Canada Jazz offers direct flights from the
Charlottetown airport (a 10-minute drive from AVC)
to Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto. WestJet, Sunwing,
and Air Canada Jazz offer direct flights to Toronto.
Northwest Airlines has a direct flight daily to Detroit
from June through October. Delta Air Lines offers
direct flights between Charlottetown and Boston.
Charlottetown The Island
The City of Charlottetown is located in the centre of PEI. • PEI is renowned for its world-class beaches, golf
Recognized as the “birthplace” of Canada, it has a rich history courses, and seafood
that is evident in its historic streetscapes, parks, buildings, and • Agriculture, tourism, fishing, and forestry are
culture. the economic mainstays of the PEI economy
• Over a million visitors come to enjoy the “PEI
With a population of 32,000, Charlottetown has the distinctive experience” during the summer
feel of a charming town mixed with the vibe of a larger city. • The Island is alive with lots to keep you busy
Charlottetown boasts many fine restaurants, pubs, theatre and during all seasons. Summers are hot with ocean
music venues, a Cineplex, as well as an independent movie breezes, autumns tend to be sunny and warm
house dedicated to playing acclaimed international movies. with beautiful foliage, winters are crisp and
The city’s beautiful waterfront, Farmers’ Market (located directly clear with temperatures ranging from 0 to -15°C,
across from AVC), standardbred race track, and historic areas and spring tends to be short and wet.
provide something for everyone.
Table of Driving Distances from Charlottetown
City Driving Time Distance
Halifax, NS 3 hrs 30 mins 350 km
Moncton, NB 2 hrs 200 km
Boston, Mass 10 hrs 30 mins 1,023 km
New York City, NY 14 hrs 10 mins 1,361 km
Philadelphia, Penn 15 hrs 45 mins 1,516 km
Augusta, Maine 7 hrs 55 mins 769 km
Concord, NH 10 hrs 30 mins 1,030 km
Montreal, Quebec 12 hrs 40 mins 1,158 km
Toronto, Ontario 18 hrs 20 mins 1,699 km
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AVC—At your doorstep
and around the world!
At AVC, we believe it is important for the veterinary profession to look outside North America and develop a global
perspective on animal health. By offering a number of external rotations around the world, AVC is able to contribute to
the enrichment of its DVM program as well as our students’ personal development. Following are just a few of the
external rotations and other opportunities available at AVC.

l Chinook Project, Baffin Island, Canada

l Small Holder Dairy Health Management, Kenya
l Production, Health, and Diagnostic Management of Shrimp and Tropical Fish Aquaculture, Thailand
l Ecosystem Health, Madagascar
l Wildlife Utilization in Southern Africa, University of Pretoria, South Africa
l Rural Area Veterinary Services Medicine and Surgery at Native American Reservations
in Ute Mountain, Colorado, and Zuni, New Mexico
l Rural Area Veterinary Medicine, Guatemala
l Wildlife Rehabilitation, Costa Rica
l Wildlife Sanctuary, Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria, Australia

You want it? We’ve got it!

AVC students enjoy an enriched experience. They get to know each other quickly and develop strong friendships that
last long after graduation. AVC’s many student clubs, international learning opportunities, the Buddy/Mentor program,
student-organized events, and a faculty renowned for making itself highly accessible to students outside the classroom
all contribute to making AVC a truly special place for students. On the larger UPEI campus, AVC students are known
for their tight bonds with fellow students and for having a unique, spirited culture. Students have access to all of UPEI’s
modern amenities, including one of the country’s most comprehensive sports and fitness centres, a new luxury residence
and flexible student meal plan, health services, and library resources.

Living in Prince Edward Island means having access to a quality of life that is second to none. “Work hard, play hard” is
what many AVC students do. AVC students enjoy PEI’s world-class beaches, music scene, winter activities, and more in a
welcoming community that is known around the world for its safety and hospitality.

Bonds form quickly at AVC. Classmates and friends from the Class of 2006, (l-r) Karen (Nova Scotia), Torrey
(Ohio), and Rachel (New Brunswick), share a moment in AVC’s cafeteria.

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 Student success
The faculty and staff at AVC truly care about
each and every one of us, instilling knowledge
and nourishing our passion for veterinary
medicine. I have participated in many of
AVC’s extracurricular activities, from student
government and lambing, to broomball and
curling. Being involved in the Cat Action
Team project, which allows veterinary
students and faculty to volunteer to spay and
neuter stray cats, has been amazing. It gives
the students wonderful clinical experience
and the opportunity to make a difference. I
have always dreamed of becoming a
veterinarian. I know I’ll leave PEI with wonderful memories and the certainty that I have
made the best choice for my career. Veterinary medicine is a lifelong commitment and the
Atlantic Veterinary College is a wonderful place to start that journey.
After completing my veterinary degree in France, I moved
to the Atlantic Veterinary College to pursue graduate
studies at the AVC Lobster Science Centre. Specialized
courses and facilities offer me the opportunity to combine
and adapt my veterinary background to the marine field.
With its expertise in aquatic health, the College provides
me with the appropriate tools to integrate aquaculture
industries where veterinarians are much-needed.
—Charles, DVM, MSc
PhD candidate
Department of Health Management

—Lindsay is a fourth-year student from Boston. She is the President of the Class of
2008, and is on the Dean’s List.
AVC Graduate Studies
Being a veterinary student at the Atlantic Veterinary College has been a joyful experience. In addition to its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty members share their knowledge of veterinary medicine with us, from textbook (DVM) program, AVC offers Master of Science
knowledge to career decisions. They are willing to help anytime you need them. They also (MSc), Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc),
remember our names, not our student numbers. They are like our friends. Besides, since and Doctoral (PhD) programs within the
every class has only 60 students, we warm to each other quickly—just like a big family. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Graduate
I am glad that I made my decision to attend AVC and had a chance to meet these students may focus on one of several aspects
wonderful friends and be a part of this big family. of animal health, including basic and applied
biomedical research, fish and animal health
—Horace is from Hong Kong and is a member of AVC’s Class of 2009. He research, clinical research on specific diseases
graduated from UPEI in 2005 with his BSc in Biology. and control procedures, environmental health,
and animal welfare. The Master’s or PhD
programs may be combined with a clinical
residency program for qualified veterinarians.

(l-r) Megan (Newfoundland and Labrador), Katie (Nova Scotia), and Dove
(Nova Scotia), classmates of AVC’s Class of 2010, prepare for anatomy lab.

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Recognizing our students
Approximately $100,000 is available annually to Atlantic Veterinary College DVM students in the form of awards, prizes, scholarships,
and bursaries. These are awarded during two awards ceremonies each year—the AVC Fall Awards which recognize the hard work
of the College’s students in the first three years of study, and the White Coat Graduation Awards which recognize the achievements
of the graduating class.

Examples of awards and prizes available for AVC students include:

AVC Fall Awards Jeanne Mingo-Doiron Memorial Scholarship Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal Medicine Award
Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association Award Class of ‘93 Clinical Conference Award
Atlantic Provinces’ Veterinary Conference Award Novartis Award in Parasitology Clinical Radiology Award
Atlantic Veterinary Medical Associations Award Dr. Albert F. Olmstead Memorial Award Companion Animal Surgery Award
Dr. John D. Barrie Memorial Scholarship PEI Swine Breeders’ Association Award Dr. R.A. Curtis Bovine Award
Bayer Award PEI Veterinary Medical Association Award “Digby” Hassard Companion Animal Wellness Award
Dr. Darya Campbell Memorial Award Pfizer Award in Pharmacology Jerry Hayward Memorial Award
Canadian Association of Veterinary Pathologists’ Award Norma and William Phelan Entrance Renewable Bursaries Dr. Brian L. Hill Memorial Award
Canadian Kennel Club Award Purity Dairy Scholarship Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Buddy Award
CVMA-ACMV Award Ms. Vaunda Ross Memorial Award Holstein Canada Award
Christofor Award in Animal Welfare Mrs. Davinder Kaur Singh Award Allan H. Hart/ IDEXX Laboratories Scholarship
Class of 2000 Veterinary Teaching Animals Award Stephen W. Taylor Class of ‘99 Memorial Award Merial Award in Vaccinology
David E. Coburn Memorial Scholarship Van Toever Award in Aquaculture Novartis Parasitology Award
Julie A. Crawford Memorial Scholarship Veterinary Learning Award Novartis Clinical Behaviour Award
Roy & Margaret Crosby Memorial Award Veterinary Macroscopic Anatomy Scholarship Pathology Achievement Award
Dr. R.A. Curtis Bovine Externship Award Veterinary Microscopic Anatomy Scholarship Pfizer Award for Excellence in Food Animal Clinical Medicine
Dairy Farmers of Prince Edward Island Award Vetoquinol Award in Aquaculture Pfizer Award for Excellence in Companion Animal Health Care
Dr. Douglas W. Ehresmann Memorial Award in Virology Western Veterinary Conference Award Phibro Award in Aquaculture
Elanco Animal Health Award in Swine Medicine The Bessie B. & J. Derril White Memorial Award R.G. Thomson Academic Achievement Medal
Gallant Custom Laboratories Anniversary Award Eric T. Wilson Memorial Award Schering-Plough Award in Bovine Theriogenology
Rolf C. Hagen Award Wyeth Animal Health Award Schering-Plough Small Animal Internal Medicine Award
G. Murray and Hazel Hagerman Scholarships Spirit of ‘90 Award
Spirit of Spike Award
Dr. Lawrence E. Heider Leadership Award AVC Graduation Awards Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Award
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Class Spirit Award
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Award in Small Animal Internal Medicine (2nd yr) Veterinary Software Publishing Incorporated Award
American Animal Hospital Association Award
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Award in Small Animal Internal Medicine (3rd yr) Vetoquinol Equine Award
American Association of Feline Practitioners Award
International Student Award (3rd yr) Wyeth Award
American College of Veterinary Radiologists Award
International Student Award (2nd yr) American College of Veterinary Surgeons Award in Large Animal Surgery
International Student Award (1st yr) American College of Veterinary Surgeons Award in Small Animal Surgery
Dr. Mark D. H. Lawrence Memorial Award APHIN Award
Dr. A.M. Lloyd Memorial Scholarship Baron Pound Award
Merial Award in Parasitology Callie’s Compassionate Care Award

AVC students (l-r) Anna (Massachusetts) and Andrea (Nova Scotia), Class of 2007, participated in a fourth-year rotation
to Kenya where they worked with Dr. John VanLeeuwen (Health Management)—recipient of the 2007 Pfizer Research
Excellence Award, and the 2006 Dr. Stewart MacDonald Health Research Excellence Award—to provide education on
dairy health management to local farmers.

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Selection criteria
Veterinary medicine at AVC
For complete details on the admission requirements for the
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree program, please
visit upei.ca/registrar
Completeness of application
This includes fulfillment of minimal requirements for
admission, followed by the ranking of applicants
according to grades and GRE scores.
Academic achievement and aptitude
The need for learning large amounts of factual material
in the veterinary program means that applicants must
demonstrate achievement of, and potential for,
comprehension of scientific knowledge. The ability to
solve complex problems is required, as is taking
responsibility for independent learning. These abilities
are evaluated primarily through examination of the
applicant’s grades in required courses as well as electives.
Interview
Approximately twice as many students as there are
positions to be filled are selected to proceed to this
second step. The interview consists of meeting with
members of AVC’s Admissions Committee for
approximately 45 minutes. The interview is structured
and measures the non-cognitive abilities of candidates.
Areas evaluated may include innovative thinking,
integrity, communication skills, and resilience.
While the provisions of this document will ordinarily be applied as stated, the University reserves the right to change any provision listed herein, including but not limited to academic requirements
for admission, without notice to individual applicants. Every effort will be made to inform applicants of any changes. Information on changes will be available from the Registrar’s Office.
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Experience, knowledge, and achievement in
matters related to animals and the veterinary
profession
It is desirable that candidates have experience, knowledge,
and achievement with animals beyond pet care.
Experience with breeding, rearing, and feeding various
kinds of animals (including farm, companion, and zoo
animals, aquatic species, and wildlife) is considered
valuable. Experience in research in basic science related
to human or veterinary medicine is also an asset.
Candidates should have sufficient experience and contact
with veterinarians to become familiar with the duties,
responsibilities, and scope of veterinary medicine.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge
of the breadth of activities in which veterinarians are
engaged.
The candidate’s animal/veterinary experiences will be
assessed by members of the Admissions Committee based
on the personal statement and criteria contained in the
Experience Evaluation Form.
Experience, knowledge, and achievement in
extracurricular activities and matters unrelated
to veterinary medicine
Ideally, the well-rounded person has accomplishments
outside the professional realm. The depth and breadth
of achievement in extracurricular activities, community
service, hobbies, and non-academic interests of all
varieties are evaluated.
Personal characteristics
The Admissions Committee endeavours to select candidates
of high integrity, reliability, maturity, and determination.
Excellent oral and written communication skills,
interpersonal skills, poise, and leadership abilities are
desirable traits.
All admission materials and information are considered
confidential by the University and will not be disclosed
to persons outside the University without the consent of
the applicant. In the event that information contained
in this booklet differs from information published in the
UPEI academic calendar, please use the UPEI academic
calendar as reference.
Registrar’s Office
Tel (902) 566-0439
Fax (902) 566-0795
E-mail registrar@upei.ca
Website upei.ca/registrar
AVC students (l-r) Liz (Prince Edward Island), Class of
2009, Mark (Newfoundland and Labrador), Class of
2008, Lawrence (United Kingdom), Class of 2008, and
Christy (Massachusetts), Class of 2007, use one of AVC’s
student lounges for some study time.
AVC—Educating our future veterinary leaders
Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic Veterinary
College are known for their friendly, helpful
people. Three people whom you will enjoy meeting
are Dr. Amreek Singh, Chair of AVC’s Admissions
Committee, Dr. Lisa Miller, AVC’s Associate Dean
of Academic Affairs, and Mr. Jack MacDougall,
Professional Schools Admissions Co-ordinator,
UPEI Registrar’s Office.

Production and design: AVC External Relations and Integrated Communications, University of Prince Edward Island • Photographs: John Sylvester, UPEI Photography, and Camera Art
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