Summer 2022 / Vol . 38 No . 2 ISSN 2370-5965

CHANGES MADE JULY 1

On July 1 , regulatory language related to the advertising and accreditation sections of Regulation 1093 came into effect .

The new language streamlines the accreditation process and increases clarity on accountability . The changes do not alter the existing Minimum Standards for Veterinary Facilities in Ontario and will not impact existing certificates of accreditation . As of July 1 , the following changes came into effect :

– The addition of a requirement for the facility director to submit all facility accreditation forms .

– The removal of the requirement for the College to approve veterinary facility names .

– Testimonials are now permitted in advertising .

– Veterinarians can ask their clients to rate them on review websites .

The new language also confirms the College ’ s obligation that facility directors be involved in the practice of veterinary medicine at the facilities they oversee .

STAFFING CHANGES

Rose Robinson retires from the College after 36 years

Rose Robinson , the College ’ s longtime Prinicipal in Investigations and Hearings , retired in the spring . Rose joined the College in 1986 when it was known as the Ontario Veterinary Association .

For many years , Rose capably administered the College ’ s complaints and discipline processes . Rose is well-known for being patient , fair and professional in working in one of the more challenging programs at the College .

The College appreciates Rose ’ s steadfast support for the College ’ s mandate and her ongoing contributions to professionbased regulation . We wish her well in retirement .

Dr . Colette Larocque has moved from her part-time role with the College ’ s practice advisory service to lead the investigations and hearings program . Read more about Colette and what ’ s ahead for the College ’ s complaints process on page 7 .

At its June meeting , Council received a presentation on the North American Essential Competencies Profile for Veterinary Medicine . A competency profile provides an overarching validated description of the key competencies a veterinarian must demonstrate in general practice from day one until retirement .

Profiles support regulatory programs in setting standards , remediation and developing quality assurance programs . The Profile has been in development for the past two years and veterinarians will recall participating in a survey to evaluate the competency profile last fall .

The development of the Profile began in 2018 and the College is a partner in the project , joined by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards , the Canadian Council of Veterinary Registrars , and the International Council for Veterinary Assessment .

Council appreciated the presentation of the essential competency profile and unanimously endorsed the Profile . The Profile will be launched later this year .

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