As we move into 2021 , the College is attentive to the impact of the public health global emergency on veterinary medicine and the public ’ s access to veterinary services in Ontario . These are unusual and challenging times as we all work together to do what we can to support public health .
The work of the College is centralized around managing risks . We understand risk patterns and trends in the practice of veterinary medicine and develop programs and policies to reduce potential harm . The profession ’ s opportunity to contribute to safe care for animals and the public has never been more significant .
Depending on the status of the pandemic , 2021 initiatives will include :
The College Council and staff value their partnerships with the public , industry , government , associations , and , of course , veterinarians in assuring the effective regulation of veterinary medicine in Ontario .
We look forward to a productive year of effective profession-based regulation on behalf of the people of Ontario .
• Launch of the pilot project to review the model and standards for the accreditation of veterinary facilities
• Introduction of the voluntary Peer Advisory Conversation for use by veterinarians
• Continuing work on the modernization of the Veterinarians Act
• Development of new and revised policy guidance on complementary and alternative veterinary medicine , forms of energy , and personal conflict of interest
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