5 | CVO ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Each initiative demonstrates the positive impact of our work on veterinary regulation.
As we anticipate the introduction of the new Veterinary Professionals Act and the regulation of the veterinary team under a one profession, two professionals’ model, the Transition Council has shone this year with its remarkable leadership in developing the regulatory concepts to support proclamation. Their final submission to government was sent in September 2025. A special update on their work can be found starting on page 14 in this Annual Report.
We applaud and thank our veterinary community in Ontario for its innovation, its resilience, and its support of safe, quality veterinary care that serves both animal health and the public good. Continue to follow this adventure from the familiar to the new— our future together holds great outcomes.
This Annual Report provides highlights of accomplishments that are recognized provincially, nationally and internationally:
The development of a first in kind valid pathway to limited licensure for internationally educated veterinarians or those returning to practice with years of experience.
The creation of new resources and supports specifically for our facility directors and our accredited veterinary facilities.
A new validated benchmark for all language testing in either French or English.
Dr. Jessica Retterath President |
Jan Robinson Registrar and Chief Executive Officer |
The promotion of our complaints navigator role to support both complainants and veterinarians in the process. |
The use of our peer review of medical records program to assist with resources for veterinarians in areas of identified risk. |