Annual Report 2016 | 7
LEADERSHIP message
The annual leadership message for the last five years has focused on some element of the College’ s foundation as a regulatory organization.
While our mission is clear and our programs and processes are more aligned than ever, here we are reflecting on yet another year filled with initiatives aimed at being laser focused on our legislative mission.
Our questions and challenges from 2015 spoke to whether we have our role right yet? Whether our stakeholders – the public and veterinarians – are clear on College expectations? And whether we make an impact at any level on public protection and quality veterinary care?
Our Council is strong – our staff team remarkable. So why the continuing questions?
The easy answer – because our goals for governance excellence and for responsible and relevant professional regulation are evolutionary, not revolutionary. They take time.
The College, in partnership with the profession, and aiming for the public good is:
• Mission driven
• Progressive
• Outward reaching
• Responsive
And challenged like every other regulatory organization to create engaged public dialogue in a busy world.
Progress, however, is present:
• Eager advisors to projects and programs
• New standards of practice and policy positions
• Engaged consultations on proposed legislative reform
• Active participation in stewardship related to One Health
• Piloting a new quality assurance program for veterinarians
Big vision leadership takes time to achieve. Thanks to Council, staff and the profession for supporting a future that requires our continued attention and unfailing leadership.
Jan Robinson, Registrar and CEO
Larry Caven, President
( left) Jan Robinson, Registrar and CEO,( right) Dr. Larry Caven, President.