Vetavision is a student-run open house that is held every two years at the Western College of Veterinary of Medicine (WCVM).
The two-day event opens the WCVM to the public so they can see the many sides of the veterinary profession—animal health, public health, research, industry and community service.
There will be 26 student run booths with hands-on displays that involve many animal species, such as cows, horses, dogs, cats, piglets, llamas and baby chicks. Other interesting demonstrations involve falcons, the Saskatoon Police Canine Unit and the popular fistulated cow. (full schedule below)
Students interested in becoming a veterinarian will have the opportunity to ask questions during a “pre-vet” night. During the noon hour on Saturday, there will be a special panel discussion involving current veterinary students and graduates from the first WCVM class in 1969. The discussion will centre on how much the veterinary medicine profession has changed over the last 55 years.
Vetavision hours are 9am-9pm on Friday and Saturday. Admission is $12 for adults, $7 for seniors and students and there is a $25 family rate.
CJWW Agriculture Director Neil Billinger spoke with two third-year veterinary students on the organizing committee—Karlynn Dzik and Samantha Fontaine about Vetavision 2024.