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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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QS World University Rankings By Subject 2026: Veterinary Science
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QS World University Rankings By Subject 2026: Veterinary Science
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In the NewsDr. Charlotte Winder receives the Animal Health Canada Emerging Leadership Award
Dr. Charlotte Winder, professor in the Ontario Veterinary College’s Department of Population Medicine, has been recognized with the 2026 Animal Health Canada Emerging Leadership Award for her contributions to advancing farmed animal health and welfare through applied research, education and collaboration with industry partners.
Agriculture & FoodCelebrating Ontario Agriculture Week: A message from OVC’s Dean
Student ExperienceDVM Class of 2030: Professional Welcome Ceremony Highlights
In the NewsOVC Department Chair Series: The Value of Community – Dr. Brandon Lillie on Fostering Connection and Community in the Department of Pathobiology
ResearchSCORE 2026 Celebrates Student Research and Scientific Communication at OVC
Student ExperienceThanks to VCA Canada, OVC's DVM Class of 2030 Begins Its Journey with Connection and Community
Society & CultureOVC Department Chair Leadership Transition: Dr. Tarek Saleh Passes the Torch to Dr. Craig Bailey in Biomedical Sciences
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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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