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The #WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre offers 24/7 ER services, but overnight ER services are limited for small animals. From 10 p.m.-7:30 a.m. each night, patient intake is limited to life-threatening cases (red zone). Call 306-966-7126 before coming. ow.ly/Sofa50NK6sg #yxe
If you missed the #WCVM's EHV-1 information session last evening, a recording of the presentation and Q & A session with WCVM veterinarian Dr. Nora Chavarria is now available, along with links to more online resources.
Visit wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/…
#WCVM veterinarians confirm that a Saskatoon-area horse with neurologic disease is a positive case of equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1).
The WCVM is hosting an EHV-1 info session (in person/online) from 7–8:15 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 28. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/200399128588….
Considering applying to the #WCVM?
Hear directly from current students and our admissions team during a live virtual panel on student life and academics at our veterinary college.
📅 Thurs., Nov. 19
⏰ 6 p.m. CST (Sask.)
Register: ow.ly/VYgO50ZYsT6
Thinking about applying to the #WCVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program?
Join our FREE virtual admissions info session to learn about more about the program and application process.
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m. CST
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“It is part of their fabric.” 🏇🩷
#WCVM professor emeritus Dr. James Carmalt his wife, Dr. Nathalie Reisbig, travelled to Mongolia to share expertise with local veterinarians and experience one of the world’s most horse-centric countries.
Read more: ow.ly/wPf750ZXkaq
#ICYMI: @VIDOInterVac is expanding its research capacity to Containment Level 4 (CL4), the highest level of biological containment. Inside, VIDO scientists can safely study infectious disease pathogens — helping to protect human and animal health.
More: wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/…
🐝 #WCVM graduate student Maria Janser, now a medical student with @USaskMed, discusses how her research uses honey bees as models to better understand fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in the latest episode of WCVM Next Gen Scientists.
Learn more: wcvmtoday.usask.ca/scicomm/h…
THANKSGIVING HOURS: #WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre's regular clinical hours are closed today (Mon., Oct. 12), but 24/7 emergency services are available for small and large animals.
⚠️Emergency? Call ahead (306-966-7126) to speak to triage team. Visit vmc.usask.ca.
SERVICE ALERT: The WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) must temporarily close its large animal emergency service from 6 p.m., Fri., Oct. 9, to 8 a.m., Sat., Oct. 10. The VMC Field Service will continue offering on-farm ER services overnight. Call 306-966-7178 for assistance.
THANKSGIVING HOURS: #WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre's regular clinical hours are closed on Mon. Oct. 12, but 24/7 emergency services are available for small and large animals.
⚠️Emergency? Call ahead (306-966-7126) to speak to triage team. Visit vmc.usask.ca.
WE'RE HIRING!
The #WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre is seeking dedicated registered veterinary technologists (RVTs) to join our team. What do we offer? Mentorship, on-the-job training, CE support and a supportive team environment.
Learn more: ow.ly/7qCN50ZVtPI
Travel plans for the Thanksgiving long weekend? Make sure you have a designate for pet care while you're away, plus make a call to #WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre pharmacy (306-966-7120) for your pet's drug refills.
Visit vmc.usask.ca to view VMC holiday hours
As the #WCVM's new clinical skills co-ordinators, Drs. Katelyn McIntyre and Allison Sproat are helping veterinary students build clinical skills throughout their DVM program.
Learn more: wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/…
Today, we celebrated the #WCVM Class of 2030 and welcomed them into the veterinary profession at the White Coat Ceremony. 🎉🩺🥼
Do you own a young cat or dog that's approaching the age when you can consider scheduling a spay or neuter procedure?
The #WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre's elective surgery service has spots available! Call 306-966-7126 and ask about special rates for spay-neuter surgeries.
Today, Sept. 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Visit indigenous.usask.ca to learn more.
The #WCVM and its Veterinary Medical Centre will be closed on Sept. 30, but emergency services will be available. Visit vmc.usask.ca for details.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Visit ow.ly/GtCO50ZR2ns to learn more.
The #WCVM and its Veterinary Medical Centre will be closed on Sept. 30, but emergency services will be available. Visit ow.ly/pxpF50ZR2nr for details.
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Today, the #USask community is encouraged to engage in the Week of Reflection leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Connect with community-based events and view The Blanket Project art installation on campus:
news.usask.ca/articles/gener…
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LAST CHANCE! Learn more about the #WCVM's latest pet health research projects during the Companion Animal Health Fund Lightning Round! Lineup includes five #WCVM researchers. 🐶🐈
Online event: 3:30-4:15 p.m., Tues., Sept. 29. Register here: ow.ly/aWG450ZQOjy
