Our Sponsors 2023

Midtown Mobile Veterinary Hospice Services

Midtown Mobile Veterinary Hospice Services (MMVHS) is a mobile veterinary practice founded by Dr. Faith Banks in 2012 that focuses on ill and aging pets in and around the Greater Toronto Area. We currently have a team of 12 veterinarians who are able to provide in-home end-of-life care 365 days a year, supported by an amazing team of hospice care coordinators and aftercare associates.

Our 1-2 hour geriatric, palliative care and/or hospice consultations are done via telemedicine and begin with a review of the pet’s medical history followed by a discussion of their current condition/illness. Our vets discuss the pet’s activities of daily living including nutritional and hydration needs, pain management, assessment of quality of life and much more. An in-depth conversation regarding owners’ concerns, goals, needs and fears, including frank discussions about end-of-life and possible euthanasia, where appropriate, will also occur. Owners then receive a personalized plan with information on the care of their pet and action plans to help ensure their pet does not suffer during his/her last months, weeks or days at home. 

Our in-home euthanasia service allows beloved pets to spend their final moments in the comfort and privacy of their own home, surrounded by the people who love and care for them. It also avoids the stress and/or pain that pets may experience when being transported to a veterinary clinic, especially when their mobility or an owner’s ability to move them may be a factor. Our team of veterinarians can travel to many cities within the GTA, including but not limited to Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Newmarket, and Oshawa, and are available 7 days a week by appointment only.

In 2022, we opened Faithful Pet Memorial, our sister company offering an eco-friendly alternative form of pet aftercare called aquamation, also known as water-based cremation. With the introduction of this service, we are able to care for pets throughout the entire end-of-life journey while minimizing our impact on the environment. 

As the first AAHA accredited mobile end-of-life veterinary practice in Canada, MMVHS is honoured to support pets and their families through this difficult time.

OZtrekk

Prestigious universities. Innovative programs. Wonderful climate. Friendly people. 

For students, Australia has it all. 

If you’re considering applying to an Australian university, you deserve a positive, supportive experience—one that puts you first. 

That’s where OzTREKK comes in. Since 2002, we’ve helped thousands of students apply to study in Australia and New Zealand. In fact, more than half of all Canadians currently studying full-degree programs in Australia applied through OzTREKK. 

As an official education representative for 14 world-class Australian universities and one New Zealand university, OzTREKK offers access to professional degrees like veterinary medicine in incredible locations like Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. 

We understand the admissions requirements for both undergraduate- and graduate-entry programs, and we’re confident our expertise, insider knowledge, and experience will help maximize your chances of receiving an offer. 

We provide comprehensive guidance through detailed emails, informative webinars, and in-person events like our Predeparture Meet & Greets, where you can connect with future classmates. We’ve even created a custom online application, so you can apply to multiple universities at once, and most of our universities waive their application fees for OzTREKK students. 

We know all our students by name, and we know their career dreams and their concerns. Our dedicated and experienced admissions officers are ready to walk you through your entire journey—from your very first questions to making sure you understand how you can use your degree in Canada after you graduate. 

Applying to an overseas university is a big deal, and we’ve made it our mission to make the entire journey as easy as possible—for free. No matter where your study interests lie, OzTREKK is committed to helping you achieve your goals. 

When you work with OzTREKK, you’ll be fully prepared for your first-class education experience in Australia or New Zealand, and whenever you have a question, you can be sure the answer is just a phone call or email away! 

You have a dream. OzTREKK is here to help make it happen.  

St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine

The goal of St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine is to prepare our veterinary medical graduates to be competent, caring veterinarians who have the skills of lifelong learning necessary to incorporate new knowledge and methods into their practice as either a generalist or a specialist and to adapt to a changing professional environment. Our 3.25 year DVM program allows students to have an experience to study on the island of Grand Cayman for seven semesters and then their choice of our AVMA accredited affiliates in the US or Canada for the last three semesters. All of our graduates have the ability to practice in North America immediately after graduation. Ask us about how you can obtain exposure to conservation and aquatic medicine and about our vets being specialized after obtaining top residencies in North America after completing our DVM program. Looking forward to meeting you!

Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. is now the second largest company in the global animal health market, and is the top provider worldwide of parasiticides and vaccines. The company is now the global leader in the pet, swine, and equine sectors, with a strong position in poultry and cattle. Visit http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.ca for more information.

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is one of the oldest, most established AVMA-Accredited Veterinary School in the Caribbean region with a history of academic success and significant contributions to the veterinary community in Canada and the US. Ross Vet founded in 1982, we offer a 40-Months (3years and 4months) DVM program. We offer 3 start dates – January, May and September. Start when it makes sense. With three start dates and rolling applications, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine can fit your educational, professional, and personal needs. Upon successfully completing our DVM program, you are eligible to practice as a Veterinarian in Canada or the US immediately. Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine currently has over 6,000+ graduates practicing in all provinces of Canada and all 50 states in the US. Experience a world of opportunity at Ross Vet in St. Kitts and return to Canada to open your practice with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited institution. Get the benefits of a study abroad experience while earning U.S. or Canadian veterinary credentials in your DVM degree program. Come to learn and open a new door — to community, opportunity, and life-changing experiences.

University of Bristol Veterinary School

Bristol Veterinary School (UK) is part of the University of Bristol – a world leading veterinary school in one of Europe’s most exciting cities.

We rank in the world’s top 20 universities for veterinary science (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) and have extensive facilities – all on campus, including: 

• State-of-the-art small animal referral hospital
• Small animal and farm animal practices
• Award-winning clinical skills lab
• Modern dairy farm
• Purpose-built anatomy and post-mortem facilities 
• Abattoir

Our local equine practice and partnering organisations ensure you have access to a broad range of clinical experience.

We offer a four-year accelerated programme for science graduates which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. This means that the qualification gained is equivalent to the North American Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Thanks to our other accreditations, our graduates are equipped to practise in North America, the UK and across the globe.

 You will get hands-on with animals from day one and be taught via cutting-edge, evidence-informed methods. Benefit from mentoring from world-leading experts (94% of research was rated in the top two categories ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021)

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About the University

Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol consistently ranks in the world’s top 100 and UK’s top ten universities – for both research and teaching excellence.

We’re one of the most popular UK universities and our graduates are among the most sought after by employers across the globe.

Life in Bristol

Bristol (UK) is a much-loved city, famed for its historic architecture, creative industries, and its thriving music and arts scene.

Brimming with independent cafés, bars and restaurants, Bristol is big on things to do, while small enough to feel friendly.

There are many green spaces – the river runs through the city centre providing a beautiful backdrop to its buzzing harbourside.

Located in the south-west of England, Bristol has excellent transport links. With its own international airport, national rail service and coach station, you can easily explore the UK and Europe:

• London (90 minutes by train)
• Bath, UNESCO World Heritage City (15 minutes by train)
• Stonehenge (60 minutes by car/coach)

The areas surrounding Bristol provide plenty of beautiful countryside and coastline for you to explore.

Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Founded in 1791, the RVC was the first veterinary institution in the English speaking world and the driving force behind the establishment of the profession in the UK. Now based over two campuses, its Camden Campus (London) offers the buzz of being based in the heart of the nation’s capital; while in contrast, its Hawkshead Campus (Hertfordshire) offers a more rural experience on a 575 acre site in the English countryside. Both campuses offer its 2,500 students a friendly, supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

The RVC is one of the few veterinary schools in the world that hold accreditations from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in the UK, the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (ESEVT of the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education) in the EU, and the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in the USA and Canada. Furthermore, RCVS accreditation ensures RVC veterinary graduates are licensed to work in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, as well as South Africa. 

http://www.rvc.ac.uk

Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association

The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association regulates and advocates for veterinary professionals in Manitoba.

Mission: To protect the public through the regulation of veterinary medicine, to support our members and to promote the profession in Manitoba.

Vision: A sustainable veterinary community working together to prioritize the health and welfare of animals, people and the environment.

More information about the MVMA, including how to become a member, can be found on our website at http://www.mvma.ca.

Massey University, New Zealand

The Massey University veterinary program is currently ranked 29^th in the world and was the first veterinary program in the southern hemisphere to gain American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accreditation. This means that in addition to our graduates being able to work in New Zealand, UK, Australia, South Africa, Singapore and Hong Kong they can also work in Canada and the USA. Our veterinary degree is a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree (BVSc) which is recognised by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) as being equivalent to a DVM from an accredited North American university. The MAJOR advantage of this to you is that it will allow you to work in the USA/Canada exactly as if you had graduated from one of the North American veterinary schools/colleges. 

Our veterinary program is divided into two phases: 1. pre-selection phase, and 2: professional phase. The pre- selection phase is usually one semester, and the professional phase is 4.5 years.  An undergraduate degree is not necessary to be selected into our programme. 

We have 50 places available annually for international students in the professional phase of the veterinary degree program divided into two methods of entry, Group 1 and Group 2. More information can be found online at www.massey.ac.nz/bvsc as well as  behind the scene tours of our four on-campus hospitals – small animal/companion, large, equine and wildlife. 

Come be a part of advancing animal and human wellbeing, and sustainability through education and research for Aotearoa New Zealand and the world. 

NVA Canada

NVA Canada is a rapidly growing community of Canadian veterinary hospitals and passionate professionals dedicated to serving the local needs of pets and their owners in every province and one territory.  Since the first hospital joined NVA in 1997, founding veterinarian Dr. Stanley Creighton has emphasized support for the local medical standards established by individual doctors and practices. This vision for local empowerment and servant leadership continues at NVA Canada. We are partners in possibility, providing supporting resources so the Canadian community can continue to grow and thrive.  For the love of animals and the people who love them. NVACanada.ca

University of Toronto, Department of Cell and Systems Biology

The Department of Cell & Systems Biology (CSB) advances research and teaching in some of the most dynamic and vital areas of biological research. We develop ambitious graduate and undergraduate programs, and facilitate the pursuit of cutting-edge research in the molecular life sciences and systems biology.

CSB research investigates the behaviour of cells – the fundamental units of life – in terms of molecular processes within and between cells. Both hypothesis-driven and discovery-based strategies are integrated to gain a mechanistic understanding of complex and highly dynamic cellular systems and how they govern the development, physiology, interaction and evolution of organisms.

CSB embraces new methodologies and state-of-the art technologies. Its researchers use a wide range of cutting-edge tools to study the fundamental biological mechanisms that govern interactions at all levels of complexity, ranging from molecules to communities. CSB has particular expertise in high-throughput genomics, chemical biology, imaging, computational, and physiological approaches.

The University of Edinburgh, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is part of the University of Edinburgh, located in Scotland, UK.

The School is a world leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical practice, offering internationally accredited degrees via an award winning curriculum, innovative teaching methods, and an interdisciplinary environment at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Our veterinary campus, Easter Bush, represents one of the largest concentrations of animal science expertise in Europe, and is just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful city of Edinburgh.

Our purpose-built campus, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to more than eight hundred staff and almost fourteen hundred students, all of whom contribute to our exceptional community ethos.

We offer a 5 year degree for students with high school qualifications, and a 4 year Graduate Entry Programme for students with a relevant degree. Both pathways lead to a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) which is equivalent to the North American Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and benefits from the same worldwide standing.

Our veterinary degree is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), and the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).

To find out more about the extraordinary future that awaits you at Edinburgh, please see our website:

https://www.ed.ac.uk/vet/studying/undergraduate/bvms

University of Glasgow

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. We are a world top 100 university (THE & QS World Rankings) and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities. The School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine has ranked #1 in the UK for both Veterinary Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in the Times Sunday Times Good University Guide Rankings 2023. 

The School is pre-eminent in teaching, research, and clinical provision, and attracts students, researchers, and clinicians from around the world. The five-year DVM programme at Glasgow opens up worldwide opportunities for our graduates and is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and the South African Veterinary Council.

To find out more about our programme please visit our website. 

Ontario Veterinary Medical Association

Ontario Veterinary College University of Guelph

St. George’s School of Veterinary Medicine