Chris Bell

Dr. Chris Bell is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan. He operates Elders Equine Veterinary Service in Winnipeg, providing advanced equine care and serving as a training site for WCVM's DVM program, veterinary interns, and surgical residents. He holds leadership roles in veterinary associations and advisory boards.

• Education:
  • BSc (High Honours) in Microbiology and Immunology, University of Saskatchewan (2002)
  • DVM (Distinction), Western College of Veterinary Medicine (2006)
  • Equine internship, Arizona Equine Medical and Surgical Center (2007)
  • MVetSc, WCVM (2010)

Research Interests: Focuses on equine neurosurgery (head, neck, spine, brain), airway surgery, and orthopedic surgery. Engages in advancing surgical techniques and clinical outcomes for large animals.

Awards:

• Board certification in Large Animal Surgery via American College of Veterinary Surgeons (2011)
• DVM Distinction award

Advising & Grants: Supervises training programs for veterinary students and residents. Elders Equine hosts WCVM's clinical rotations and Red River College's RVT equine anesthesia laboratory.

Labs/Teams: Elders Equine Veterinary Service serves as a referral hospital and educational hub for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Northern Ontario.