Welcome

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences provides teaching, research and expertise in small animal medicine, surgery, reproduction and specialized disciplines including ophthalmology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, dentistry, and wildlife and exotic animal medicine.

A number of faculty members also provide clinical services and expertise for large animals in shared areas such as ophthalmology, anesthesiology, medical imaging, nutrition and dentistry.

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Research

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences has an active research program involving small animal species and wildlife species. Faculty interests include retinal disease in dogs, magnetic resonance imaging, exercise induced collapse in Labrador retrievers, grizzly bear research, immune mediated disease, orthopedic surgery, pain control, soft tissue surgery and nutrition.

Graduate Programs

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences offers the following graduate degree programs:

  • Master of Science (MSc) — Clinical/Non-clinical
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

A number of residencies in our department are filled through the Veterinary Internship/Residency Matching Program (VIRMP). Visit the VIRMP web site for details on residency positions available through VIRMP and application instructions.

  • Click here to view a list of current residency opportunities
  • Click here to view a list of current student opportunities (non-clinical)
  • Click here to view a list of current clinical internship opportunities

All applications are processed through the U of S College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

For further information about Small Animal Clinical Sciences graduate programs, please contact:

Charla Penner
Graduate Program Co-ordinator
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, WCVM
Tel: 306-966-7086 | Fax: 306-966-7174
sacs.gradstudies@usask.ca

Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences provides undergraduate summer research opportunities for veterinary students and undergraduate students through the Interprovincial Undergraduate Student Summer Research program and other similar research programs on campus. Please contact individual faculty members for more information about these programs. 

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences also provides required courses for the WCVM's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program (200- to 400-level courses). 

Contact Us

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Western College of Veterinary Medicine, U of S
52 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4 Canada


Tel: 306-966-7086 | Fax: 306-966-7174
Department Location: WCVM 2529

(To make an appointment with the Small Animal Clinic in the Veterinary Medical Centre, phone 306-966-7126.)

Small Animal Clinical Sciences Administration