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UPCOMING CONSULTATION ON NON-CONVENTIONAL THERAPIES
STAY INFORMED ON COUNCIL NEWS

UPCOMING CONSULTATION ON NON-CONVENTIONAL THERAPIES

At the September meeting , Council discussed non-conventional therapies used in conjunction with conventional veterinary medicine .
Council has had a position statement on the practice of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine since 2009 . Therapies that were once considered alternative , such as rehabilitation and massage , have become mainstream in both human and veterinary medicine .
The revised document recognizes
contemporary veterinary medicine often incorporates conventional and non-conventional therapies . The draft document also notes the ongoing debate in the veterinary profession regarding the efficacy of non-conventional therapies . The 2009 position statement indicates complementary and alternative therapies constitute veterinary medicine and could only be performed by a veterinarian or under a veterinarian ’ s supervision . Today , the public expects access and choice in selecting providers for low-risk nonconventional therapies for their animals .
Council encourages collaboration between treatment providers to ensure sound diagnostics are used to develop an animal ’ s treatment and / or care plan .
Following discussion , Council directed the draft position statement on nonconventional therapies in the practice of veterinary medicine be circulated for public consultation this fall .

STAY INFORMED ON COUNCIL NEWS

The College Council meets regularly to make decisions concerning the College ’ s policy work and initiatives .
Council meetings are open to the public and the College makes every effort to keep you informed on Council happenings .
– Meeting minutes are published following Council approval .
– The President provides a summary of Council highlights shortly after each meeting .
– Video replays of key policy discussions are available on the website shortly after each meeting .
For the September 2020 meeting , visit cvo . org / Council for replays on the following Council discussions :
– Policy Statement - Dispensing from an Accredited Facility Through a Satellite Location
– Professional Practice Standard - Euthanasia
– Professional Practice Standard - Telemedicine
– Position Statement - Use of Non- Conventional Therapies in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
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CVO prize presented to OVC graduate
The College is pleased to recognize Dr . Salomon Schroeter , recipient of the 2020 CVO prize . Dr . Schroeter graduated this spring and is now pursuing his career in emergency and critical care medicine in Ottawa . During his time at OVC , Dr . Schroeter was engaged in student affairs and also served as class copresident .
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