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Department of Clinical Studies

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About

The Department of Clinical Studies mission is to improve individual animal health by educating outstanding veterinarians and advancing knowledge in the field of veterinary medicine.

The Vision of the Department of Clinical Studies is to be world leaders in the advancement, application and instruction of knowledge within the field of veterinary medicine.

People

Faculty
  • Department of Clinical Studies

  • People

    • Faculty

  • Graduate Programs

    • Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc)
    • Master of Science (MSc)
    • Master of Biomedical Science (MBS)
    • Current Opportunities

Core Areas of Emphasis

  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Clinical Trials
  • Hemostasis
  • Infectious Diseases, Immunology and the Microbiome
  • Livestock Research
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Molecular Diagnostics & Biomarker Discovery
  • Neuroscience Research
  • Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine
  • Access to Veterinary Care and Community Medicine
  • Veterinary Nutrition
  • Case-based Clinical Research

Academics & Research Information

Available Positions
Research Areas
Programs
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Contact Us

Administrative Assistant to the Chair and Faculty: Denise Bovaird - ovc.clin@uoguelph.ca

Administrative Manager, DVM & Clinical Program and Operations Manager: Sharita Carter - sharitac@uoguelph.ca

Department Chair: Dr. Chris Riley - criley03@uoguelph.ca

Graduate Program Inquiries: ovc.clingrad@uoguelph.ca

OVC U of G (Ontario Veterinary College - University of Guelph)

About

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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  • Department of Biomedical Sciences
  • Department of Clinical Studies
  • Department of Pathobiology
  • Department of Population Medicine
  • Health Sciences Centre

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