COLLEGE LAUNCHES CONSULTATION
ON LEGISLATIVE REFORM PROPOSALS
College Council welcomes your input on
a proposal to modernize the regulation of
veterinary medicine in Ontario.
“Council is both excited and proud to open
the public consultation on this tremendous
project,” said College President Dr. Marc
Marin. “The existing Veterinarians Act
has become a barrier to good and sound
regulatory practices. The public expects
transparency in our processes and also
to have choice in some animal health care
activities. The proposed changes address
the areas where the current aging legislation
falls short. We look forward to hearing what
the public and the profession think of the
proposal.”
The draft proposal “Achieving a Modern
Approach to the Regulation of Veterinary
Medicine in Ontario” is now open for
consultation. The document provides an
in-depth review of each of 19 proposed
concepts. The consultation is open until
October 20, 2017.
direct access to animal health care
activities such as massage therapy and
manual therapy
Summer 2017
Vol. 33 No. 2
ISSN 0821-6320
FEATURED
• Increasing the information on the College’s
Public Register Your guide to Quality Practice
• Introducing a mandatory quality assurance
program for veterinarians This issue of College Connection explores
the College’s latest quality practice initiatives.
The report is the culmination of four years
of work and research by Council and its
working groups focused on three main areas
– scope of practice, quality practice, and
investigations and resolutions. Veterinarians,
veterinary technicians, and animal owners
have been contributing their perspectives
throughout the process.
The draft report “Achieving a Modern
Approach to the Regulation of Veterinary
Medicine in Ontario” is available for download
on the College’s website at:
www.cvo.org/public-consultations.
The College welcomes your feedback on
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Key concepts recommended for change
include: Starting with the Fall 2017 issue, College
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• Redefining the scope of practice of
veterinary medicine to ensure high risk
activities are provided safely The College appreciates your readership
of College Connection and welcomes your
feedback.
• Acknowledging the value in animal owners’
CONTENTS
Professionalism - Be Responsible . . . . . . . . . 2 Animal Welfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Discipline Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
HPARB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Learning in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Podcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Instilling public confidence in veterinary regulation.
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