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Unexpected Ties — by Vanessa Gerber

It was mid-day when a bright and cheerful golden retriever pranced into our homemade clinic in Apex, Nunavut, happy to see everyone and everything.  He was a familiar face to most, being the puppy of one of our hosts.  The clinic was bustling, brimming with people and animals alike; the…

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November 30, 2016 January 22, 2017Atlantic Veterinary College, AVC Alumni, avc students, Dogs, Remote, Teaching 0

“Braver Than You Believe” — Nicolle Davis

There were many reasons why I wanted to be involved in the Chinook Project — the primary reason being the positive impact the Project has on the northern communities it visits.  By providing free veterinary care to community animals, Chinook not only improves the health of these animals, but also…

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October 14, 2016 October 14, 2016Atlantic Veterinary College, AVC Alumni, avc students, Dogs, northern dogs 0

Things are always changing . . . by Alison Reindel

Flying over the rugged landscapes of Labrador, I was mesmerized by the rocky terrain, coursing rivers, frozen seas, and picturesque mountains. Experiencing this scenery was such a drastic change from the familiar rolling hills, plowed fields, and red sands of PEI. And then we walked into the Nain Fire Hall—quite…

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October 3, 2016 January 22, 2017Atlantic Veterinary College, avc students, Dogs, northern dogs, Remote 0

A Chinook Wind – Michelle Gorayeb

At the end of our second clinic day in Nain, Dr. Heather Gunn McQuillan posed three simple questions to each of us to reflect on: “What was something you learned today?  What was something that made you happy?  What was something you were grateful for?”  Immediately, my thoughts were overflowing…

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September 19, 2016 January 22, 2017Atlantic Veterinary College, avc students, Dogs, northern dogs, Teaching 0

Northern Inspiration — Mila Profit

As our little plane bumped on the tarmac of the Iqaluit airport, conflicting feelings of both overwhelming happiness and nervous anticipation began to bubble within me.  This was one of those trips I had dreamed about for years — 6 years to be precise –so the pressure was on.  I…

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August 22, 2016 January 22, 2017Atlantic Veterinary College, avc students, Dogs, northern dogs, Remote 1
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