Dr. Sarah Boston

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah Boston graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1996 and completed a rotating internship at the University of Guelph the following year. She returned to Western Canada for three years of general practice before going back to the University of Guelph for a residency and Doctor of Veterinary Science in small animal surgery. She became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2004 and completed a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology in 2005. After spending five years as faculty at the University of Guelph, she moved to the University of Florida where she served as an Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology. In February 2018, she joined the VCA family and started the Surgical Oncology Service at 404 Veterinary Emergency & Referral in Newmarket. Beyond her academic roles, she has authored numerous journal articles and textbook chapters in surgical oncology and published a book titled 'Lucky Dog: Veterinarian Saved Life' in 2014.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Faculty

2018-02-01 — Present

VCA Canada • Newmarket, Ontario

Started the Surgical Oncology Service at 404 Veterinary Emergency & Referral.

Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology

2005-01-01 — 2018-01-31

University of Florida • Florida

Worked as a faculty member focusing on surgical oncology.

Faculty

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Guelph • Guelph, Ontario

Engaged in veterinary education and research.

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).