The College: Mission and Strategic Directions

"The mission of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is to provide veterinary education in Western Canada and to act as a centre of veterinary expertise and research."

Mission: To provide veterinary education

Education, the WCVM's primary function, includes:

• professional, undergraduate teaching of veterinary students
• graduate education for veterinarians and biological scientists at the diploma, Master's and PhD levels
• continuing education for veterinarians
• education of animal health technologists (in collaboration with community colleges and technical institutes)
• extension education for the public on veterinary issues. 



Visit Undergraduate Program, Graduate Programs or Continuing Education for more details about the WCVM's education programs.


Mission: To act as a centre of veterinary expertise

The WCVM provides leadership and consultative services to the veterinary profession and public in:

• the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in domestic and wild animals
• livestock production and management
• animal welfare
• the occurrence and incidence of disease in animals
• related environmental issues. 



Visit Departments, Centres and Services for more information about areas of expertise. Visit the WCVM Veterinary Teaching Hospital to learn more about the hospital's specialized services and its role as a referral centre.

Misson: To act as a centre of veterinary research

WCVM carries out vital research in veterinary and biomedical sciences in relation to food animals, companion animals, laboratory animals and wildlife. Disciplines include:

• clinical and biomedical sciences
• comparative medicine
• livestock production and management
• animal welfare
• public health and food safety
• environmental health.

Visit Research for more information about the WCVM's research program.

Strategic Directions

The WCVM has developed a four-year integrated plan for 2008-2012 as part of the University of Saskatchewan's Integrated Planning process. For more information, visit the U of S Institutional Planning and Assessment page.