THE CHUV RECEIVES 40 000$ GRANT TO ADDRESS LACK OF ACCESSIBLE VETERINARY CARE IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNIITES WITH SUPPORT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES OF CANADA

The Centre hospitalier universitaire vétérinaire (CHUV) of the Université de Montréal has received an innovative grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada® in the amount of 40 000$ to address challenges in accessing veterinary care in Pakuashipi, an Innu village on the Basse-Côte-Nord. Rising costs combined with geographical and cultural barriers have left many communities out…

Emergency telemedicine for pets

To address the need for minor emergency services for pets, the Emergency Service of the CHUV’s Small Animal Hospital is introducing an emergency telemedicine service (for cats and dogs only), which is already accessible 24/7, contingent upon the availability of on-site staff*. This service is aimed primarily at clients lacking access to veterinary care and…

The Centre of Excellence in Interventional Medicine

The CHUV opened its brand-new Centre of Excellence in Interventional Medicine (CEMI) on January 23rd, 2024. This innovative center, located within the Small Animal Hospital, hosts the very first integrated veterinary interventional medicine suite in Canada; uniting advanced imaging and cutting-edge equipment in a single location. Interventional medicine allows treatment of a wide range of…

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. contributes to the development of the Centre of Excellence in Veterinary Interventional Medicine and Cardiology

The new Centre of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Procedures (CEMIP), which will be established at Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Saint-Hyacinthe in fall 2022 will see the addition of advanced interventional cardiology activities thanks to a financial contribution from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. In support of advancing animal health by…

THE TELEMEDICINE SERVICE OF THE SHELTER OF THE CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE VÉTÉRINAIRE RECEIVES A $30,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® OF CANADA

The telemedicine service of the shelter of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire (CHUV) of the Université de Montréal just received a financial boost thanks to one of Canada’s leading funders of animal welfare. PetSmart Charities of Canada has provided a $30,000 grant to support the Telemedicine Fund intended for telemedicine and vaccination activities for shelter…

THE COMMUNITY PRACTICE SERVICE OF THE CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE VÉTÉRINAIRE RECEIVES A $25,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® OF CANADA

The Community Practice Service of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire (CHUV) of the Université de Montréal just received a financial boost thanks to one of Canada’s leading funders of animal welfare. PetSmart Charities of Canada has provided a $25,000 grant to the Community Medicine Fund to help support the community practice service. This service will…

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ROYAL CANIN® Canada’s $1M Donation Funds New Veterinary Centre of Excellence

A new Centre of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Procedures (CEMIP) will be established at Université de Montréal’s veterinary school in Saint-Hyacinthe, thanks to a $1-million donation from pet food manufacturer Royal Canin Canada The Centre will specialize in treatment and veterinary education in minimally invasive procedures, an increasingly popular medical option that includes interventional radiology…

A first blood drive CHUV – CABB!

A first blood drive CHUV – CABB! On March 31st, the CHUV held its first blood drive as part of its collaboration with the Canadian Animal Blood Bank.  Nine dogs accompanied by their generous owners took park in what could potentially save 36 dog lives!  Dr. Marie-Claude Blais took advantage of the occasion to inform…