Moving into 2022 , the College remains attentive to the impact of the pandemic on veterinary medicine and the public ’ s access to veterinary services in Ontario .
We will continue to strengthen an outcomesfocused approach to fully demonstrate the impact of regulation on the delivery of safe , quality veterinary medicine . The work of the College is centralized around managing risks . We seek to understand risk patterns and trends in the practice of veterinary medicine and develop programs and policies to reduce potential harm .
The College Council and staff value their partnerships with the public , industry , government , associations , and veterinarians in assuring the effective regulation of veterinary medicine in Ontario . We look forward to a productive future of effective profession-based regulation on behalf of the people of Ontario .
INITIATIVES IN THE COMING YEAR
• Development of a new strategic plan
• Continuing work on the modernization of the Veterinarians Act
• Launch of the pilot project to review the model and standards for the accreditation of veterinary facilities
• Research into expanding the College ’ s role in veterinary wellness