Jordan Woodsworth

Dr. Jordan Woodsworth is a Clinical Professor at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, and serves as Director of the Northern Engagement and Community Outreach (NECO) program. She is a small animal clinician with expertise in addressing animal health and welfare inequities in Canada through community-led initiatives.

• BSc (Great Distinction), University of Saskatchewan (2004)
• DVM (Distinction), WCVM (2008)
• PhD, WCVM (2023)

Her research focuses on qualitative health research, community-partnered methodologies, and Indigenous health, particularly examining the human-animal bond in remote northern communities. Over nearly a decade, her work has centered on improving access to veterinary services for underserved populations.

Recent publications highlight her collaborative efforts in defining veterinary service gaps, optimizing sedative reversal techniques in dogs, and strengthening the human-animal bond in Indigenous communities. These studies span disciplines including community health, veterinary pharmacology, and health equity policy.