A look inside OVC's NEW Surgery and Anesthesia Facilities at the Ontario Veterinary College.

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OVC Unveils New Surgery and Anesthesia Facilities.

Helping pets live longer, healthier lives is the goal of new leading-edge surgery and anesthesia facilities at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), supported in part by a $23-million infrastructure renewal investment from the Province of Ontario and as the result of a successful $9-million fundraising campaign led by OVC Pet Trust.  

The extensive upgrades to the OVC Companion Animal Hospital allow the University to remain at the forefront of veterinary medical care, training and discovery and will support current and future international accreditation of OVC’s program. OVC ranks No. 1 in Canada, third in North America and fifth worldwide for veterinary science and is known for solving complex health issues in companion animals.  

New facilities include: 

The James Slaight Advanced Surgical Complex, built with the support of a $2.5-million donation from La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso, includes operating rooms with advanced biosecurity and infection control, which will enable OVC to provide the highest standard of care for both routine and advanced surgical procedures.  

The Kim and Stu Lang Anesthesia and Pain Management Unit, supported by a $1.5-million donation from the Angel Gabriel Foundation, is a designated space for anesthetizing patients, administering pain medications, preparing for surgery and monitoring high-risk patients.  

The Lindy Barrow Minimally Invasive Procedures Suite, made possible by a $1-million donation, is the first of its kind in Canada and includes computer-controlled technology and equipment allowing pets to avoid major abdominal or thoracic surgery, leading to faster recovery.   

The Stone Endoscopy Unit is named after former OVC dean Dr. Elizabeth Stone and was made possible by a $500,000 gift from the estate of long-time donor Mona Campbell. This space is dedicated to endoscopic procedures and equipment. 

The John and Jean Waller Anesthesia Recovery Room is a controlled post-operative environment, supported by a $500,000 gift from the estate of John and Jean Waller.