Lakehead University’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program is getting a $1.5 million federal boost.
“FedNor’s investment is a game-changer,” stated Dr. Jeffrey Wichel, dean, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, in a release. “It empowers Lakehead to build the foundation needed to train the next generation of veterinarians from Northern Ontario to serve the communities that need them most.”
Why it matters: The Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program is the first of its kind, designed for Northern and rural agricultural economies
Minister Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister Responsible for FedNor, said CDVMP is indicative of how local partners marry new ideas with lasting partnerships to bolster Northern Ontario.
“A resilient Northern Ontario is one that keeps building for the future and investing in talent that will benefit generations to come,” said Hajdu, in a release.
Lakehead has allocated the funding for specialized laboratory and research equipment necessary to establish the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The program, launched in collaboration with the University of Guelph, is designed to close long-standing gaps in veterinary care, strengthen the health and well-being of underserved regions across the north and support the growth of the agri-food sector.
“We are proud to partner with the University of Guelph on this initiative,” said Dr. Gillian Siddall, Lakehead University president and vice-chancellor. “Together, we are building a program that will train the next generation of veterinarians where they are most needed.”
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