2020 marked the transition from Strategy 2020 to Strategy 2023 . The College is proud of the progress made in Strategy 2020 and looks forward to the work ahead in 2023 .
STRATEGY 2020 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Advance Public Voice in Regulatory Policy
• Established Public Advisory Panel to advise Council on policy and communication initiatives .
• Engaged multiple communication strategies to encourage engagement at all levels .
Promote Professionalism and Self-Regulation in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
• New facility accreditation model is approved for piloting .
• Peer Advisory Conversation , the first quality assurance program for veterinary medicine of its kind in North America , has been revised following an extensive pilot project and is ready for launch .
Achieve Commitment to the Legislative Reform of the Veterinarians Act
• Collaboration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians and the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association to modernize the Veterinarians Act .
Ensure Agility in Public Access to Veterinary Medicine
• Established a Practice Advisory Panel to advise Council on policy and communication initiatives .
• The College is viewed internationally as a leader in innovation in relation to veterinary practice .
Champion One Health Initiatives Through Veterinary Leadership
• The College supports federal initiatives to strengthen veterinary oversight of antibiotic prescribing .
• In collaboration with the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association and the Ontario Veterinary College , the College hosted a two-day Future of Veterinary Medicine Symposium attended by close to 100 veterinarians and industry partners .
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COLLEGE OF VETERINARIANS OF ONTARIO ANNUAL REPORT 2020