College Connection Fall 2026

ISSN 2370-5965 | Fall 2026 Strategy 2026 has meaningful impact

Practising spectrum of care: Tools and tips

ISSN 2370-5965 | Fall 2026 Strategy 2026 has meaningful impact

The Legacy Council recently reviewed the final outcomes report of Strategy 2026, marking the conclusion of focused effort from June 2023 to June 2026 across five strategic objectives.

Through its work on Strategy 2026, the College made meaningful progress in strengthening veterinary regulation, supporting public confidence, and preparing the organization for the future.

A significant accomplishment was the progress on legislative reform with passage of the Veterinary Professionals Act and Transition Council’ s work to implement the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario. In the objective concerning access to veterinary services, the College advanced initiatives, including limited licensure competency assessment tools, work on teambased care, and conversations about the future of veterinary medicine.

In innovation and technology, the Ontario Veterinary Regulatory Innovation Panel supported conversations on artificial intelligence( AI), record-keeping tools, and new models of care delivery. As well, Legacy Council issued guidance on AI-enabled medical devices and a position statement on embracing innovation and the digital age.

In its work on One Health, the College has supported emergency management conversations, and antimicrobial stewardship projects. A highlight is the work with Matawa First Nations focused on increasing access to veterinary care in nine northern communities.

Finally, on the objective focused on people and context, the College is attentive to bringing compassion, inclusion, accessibility, and fairness to its regulatory approach. This includes focus on the College brand, and collaboration on veterinary well-being.

The final outcomes report is available on the College website. The next strategic plan will come into place after the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario is established.

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Practising spectrum of care: Tools and tips

Within the veterinary profession, there is a growing recognition that the clinical decisions made for any given patient cannot be separated from the social contexts surrounding that patient and client. This recognition has offered a new perspective on providing treatment, which is referred to as‘ Spectrum of Care’ 1.

The College appreciates the contributions of Abigayle J. Partington MSc and Jason B. Coe DVM, PhD in sharing their insight on spectrum of care.