LEADERSHIP MESSAGE
ANNUAL REPORT 2019
Veterinary medicine and profession-based regulation provincial, national and international level bring and academic and industry leaders promotes
are in a sea of change – not new and not bad but consistency and depth to our work. a collaborative path to the future with relevant
certainly disruptive of a traditional mindset. Regularly
decisions. An engaged public and veterinary
changing veterinary practice business models; an Creating an unwavering focus on risk in the ever-increasing need and utilization of the skills of practice of veterinary medicine in the province veterinary technicians; rising public expectations for provides a platform for right-minded decision-making As the College Council embarks on setting its
accessibility of veterinary care; calls for assurance that in the public interest. It fosters an understanding next strategic framework for 2023, our data and
the decisions of regulators are made with the public, of underlying problems and promotes attention to our breadth of collaborative discussion keep our
not the profession’s, interests in mind; and the over- strategies that mitigate and reduce real or potential “True North” clear.
arching demand for accountability for the continuing harm. Understanding current and emerging risk privilege of society’s trust are but a few on a lengthy ensures an evidence-informed approach to our work.
list of meaningful observations – and pressure to
community are central to achieving our mandate.
perform. At the CVO, Council’s leadership is constantly Assuring our capacity for strategic influence is built
attentive to this shifting environment and intentionally on a stable operational foundation. Our finances are
sets its mind to excellence in its role. strong; our regulatory programs are well-established
and evolving; and our performance measurement
Promoting vigilance in good governance practices tools solidly demonstrate our strengths and our areas
is key to the College’s success. Strong orientation for continued improvement.
programs, ongoing Councillor education on
governance policies, and a ‘heads up’ approach to Nurturing strong stakeholder relationships is
understanding the regulatory environment at the essential to our success. Our work with associations
Dr. Patty Lechten Jan Robinson
President Registrar and CEO
COLLEGE OF VETERINARIANS OF ONTARIO ANNUAL REPORT 2019