Ontario is Training More Veterinarians

The Ontario government is addressing veterinary shortages in rural and northern communities to make it easier for farmers and large animal owners to access veterinary care when they need it and to connect students to in-demand, rewarding jobs.

The province is investing $14.7 million to establish a new Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program between the University of Guelph and Lakehead University to enroll up to 20 more veterinary students per year over four years.

Ontario is also providing grants of up to $50,000 over five years to new veterinary graduates through the Veterinary Incentive Program to encourage up to 30 veterinarians per year to practice in underserviced communities.

Increasing veterinary capacity is part of the Grow Ontario Strategy, the province’s plan to strengthen the agri-food sector, support economic growth and ensure an efficient, reliable and responsive food supply for Ontarians.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1002950/ontario-improving-access-to-veterinary-care-in-remote-and-northern-communities