Jeffrey Wichtel

Dr. Jeffrey Wichtel is a veterinarian, researcher, and academic leader who has served as Dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph since 2015. He is recognized for his work in ruminant health, animal nutrition, reproduction, and veterinary education, having authored more than 150 scientific publications and secured millions in research funding as a principal or collaborating investigator.

Before joining OVC, Wichtel held multiple senior roles at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, including Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Department Chair, Director of Animal Resources, and Acting Dean . His earlier academic appointments include faculty positions at Massey University in New Zealand and North Carolina State University, as well as a residency at Iowa State University.

Wichtel’s research expertise centers on trace element and vitamin nutrition in ruminants and horses, along with broader work in livestock production and disease. He is also an associate editor of the Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research.

Beyond academia, he has contributed to international development projects in Haiti and Kenya, reflecting his commitment to One Health and the global role of veterinary medicine in improving human, animal, and environmental well‑being .

He holds both his BVSc and PhD from Massey University and is board‑certified by the American College of Theriogenologists .