PhD in Small Animal Clinical Sciences

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . The Small Animal Clinical Sciences graduate programs at the University of Saskatchewan advance professional training in small animal medicine, surgery, and specialty disciplines. Students refine clinical skills and research abilities to support stronger care for companion and wildlife species. Advance your skills in internal medicine, anesthesiology, imaging, and wildlife health while generating research-driven insights that push veterinary practice forward for diverse species. Faculty in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences conduct active research involving companion animals and wildlife species, exploring clinical, physiological, and disease-related questions across multiple specialty areas. Small animal specialty and rotating veterinary internships are also available for those interested in further clinical training. These programs provide supervised, hands-on experience that builds advanced clinical skills and enhances competitiveness for admission into highly competitive clinical residency programs, while also supporting preparation for general practice or specialty training. All students wishing to apply for the graduate programs must have a faculty member in the department who has agreed to supervise their program. Find a potential supervisor, read about the work they are currently doing and their past publications. If you think you'd like to work with them, contact them and describe your rese