Dr. Alex Valverde

Professor

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Biography

Alex Valverde is a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, specializing in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia. He holds a DVM and DVSc, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. Valverde's research focuses on the potency of inhalation anesthetics, locoregional anesthesia techniques in large and small animals, and the cardiorespiratory effects of anesthetic drugs. He has contributed significantly to veterinary anesthesia literature and has received multiple awards, including the Merial Prize for his thesis on pain relief. Valverde has supervised numerous resident presentations and has played a significant role in training future veterinarians. His extensive publication record includes books, book chapters, and numerous journal articles on topics such as anesthetic management, fluid therapy, and pharmacokinetics in veterinary medicine. Valverde continues to mentor graduate students and is actively involved in research related to anesthesia recovery in equine patients.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).