College Connection Fall 2023

On October 1 , the College launched its new flexible and practical facility accreditation model and standards .

“ The College Council is pleased to provide the public and the veterinary profession with a dynamic system for facility accreditation that enhances accountability and supports the delivery of safe , quality veterinary medicine in Ontario . The new model and its standards are the result of 10 years of research and consultation to ensure they reflect the evolving nature of veterinary practices and meet the public ’ s expectation ,” said Dr . Alana Parisi , College President .

The new accreditation model assures the public that veterinary facilities meet the standards that are relevant to their scope of practice . Veterinary facilities are inspected regularly to ensure they meet the standards .

The College now has veterinarians conducting the accreditation inspections . Dr . Jennifer Hubbard , Dr . Danielle Jongkind , and Dr . John Swatman will be inspecting facilities and working with facility directors in the new accreditation model .

Visit the College website for details on the new accreditation model , the Accreditation Standards for Veterinary Facilities in Ontario , the role of facility directors , and guidance to prepare for your inspection .

There are currently more than 1,700 veterinary facilities in Ontario .

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Contextualized care allows for discussing a range of treatment options with clients , helping them find the option that works best for their situation without judgement . It protects their dignity and individual wishes , and truly achieves informed consent .

Let ’ s step away from the term “ gold standard ” and progress to contextualized care where a range of options are presented in the context of what is best for the client and their human-animal bond .

Read more about contextualized veterinary care on page 2 !

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