College Connection | Spring 2023
College shares summary from recent discipline hearing
College commits to inclusion , diversity , equity , accessibility
College Connection | Spring 2023
DISCIPLINE
College shares summary from recent discipline hearing
The outcomes of discipline hearings are public information and provide a greater understanding of the veterinary profession ’ s accountability to the public .
Summaries are posted on the College website ( www . cvo . org / Discipline- Orders ) and findings are noted on the Public Register . Complete disciplinary decisions are available by contacting the College . The following discipline summary was recently posted :
Dr . Kent Ackerman
As a result of a professional misconduct hearing , the member was found guilty and his licence was
suspended for eight months .
The case involved the member ’ s repeated episodes of verbal and physical abuse of several employees .
The panel found the member engaged in professional misconduct in conduct unbecoming of a veterinarian and acted in a manner that was disgraceful , dishonourable and unprofessional as a member of the veterinary profession .
As well as having his licence suspended , the penalty includes a reprimand , a psychological assessment and therapy , completion of an ethics course , in-person assessments when in a supervisory role , and an order to pay costs to the College of $ 92,500 .
Read a complete summary of this case at :
cvo . org / Discipline-Orders
2023 IDEA ACTION PLAN
College commits to inclusion , diversity , equity , accessibility
The College ’ s three-year Action Plan in support of inclusion , diversity , equity and accessibility is now published on the College website .
In 2020 , the College began work on recommendations prepared by its Customer Diversity Taskforce with the goal of being current and responsive to all our audiences , including the public , veterinarians and partner organizations .
The College brings a thoughtful and collaborative approach to support the principles of inclusion , diversity , equity and accessibility . We published ‘ Our Commitment to Inclusion ’ and encourage and support the use of pronouns among Council and committee members , applicants , licensed members and College staff . Further , the College engaged a consultant to conduct an audit of its processes and identify opportunities to be more inclusive and equitable .
Based on the findings of the audit , the College will be working on the following :
• Enriching IDEA learning for the College Council , committees and staff
• Advancing IDEA through engagement and data collection
• Strengthening policies and practices using equity & inclusion lens
• Exploring opportunities to boost diversity in representation
To achieve these objectives , the College will focus on initiatives outlined in the three-year action plan , including a refreshed training plan , identification of gaps in data collection , review of programs to address cultural needs of people , and increased efforts to support diversity in recruitment processes .
Visit the College website to review the complete 2023 Action Plan .
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