POLICY DEVELOPMENT
& INTERPRETATION
In 2019, Council’s work on public policy covered the following areas:
HUMANE ANIMAL
HANDLING AND
RESTRAINT BY
VETERINARIANS
approval by Council. Council reviews all feedback to make informed
decisions. Consultation summaries are available on the College
website and provide an overview of input received and Council’s
decision-making process.
Rabies and Reporting Bites
Pain Management
Cannabis Act and Veterinary Medicine
ANIMAL WELFARE
Antimicrobial
Stewardship
All standards and policies undergo extensive consultation prior to
After-Hours
Care Services
PRESCRIBING DRUGS
Telemedicine
COLLEGE BY-LAWS Personal Use Accounts
VETERINARY
EUTHANASIA Modernization of
the Veterinarians Act
INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED VETERINARIANS
Code of Ethics
Professionalism for Veterinarians
Rabies Programs
FACILITY
ACCREDITATION
STANDARDS
COLLEGE OF VETERINARIANS OF ONTARIO ANNUAL REPORT 2019