The national and international voice for Canada’s veterinarians.

Veterinary Workforce Shortage

A severe shortage of veterinary professionals is negatively impacting the health and well-being of the veterinary workforce

Extreme Conformations

Certain animals are being bred to have extreme conformations. Their use in marketing and as pets to celebrities has increased public interest, resulting in excessive and often less selective breeding to meet market demand.

Veterinary Health and Wellness

There has been a wealth of discussion on the topic of wellness in veterinary medicine over the past few years and it is important that we keep this issue at the forefront.

Latest News See All

Aug 21, 2025

New Website Addresses Invasive Wild Pigs in Canada

Aug 21, 2025

In Memoriam and Appreciation of Dr. Ole Nielsen – March 5, 1930 to May 29, 2025

Aug 21, 2025

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada Sponsors the Dr. Carol Morgan Memorial Award

Aug 15, 2025

Breaking the Silence: Suicide Myths, Facts, and Prevention Strategies

Aug 13, 2025

University of Guelph - Mobilizing One Health Course

Veterinarians in the Media See All

Veterinarians can play an important role in educating the public through media interviews. Here you can read articles featuring veterinarians that have recently appeared in the news.

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August

2025

Antimicrobial Resistance, Surveillance and Stewardship

Antimicrobials are a cornerstone of modern health care. However, the effectiveness of antimicrobials is declining due to the development of resistance.

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