College Connection | Spring 2023
Council approves new recognition of specialties policy statement
College Connection | Spring 2023
Council approves new recognition of specialties policy statement
The College has expanded its recognition of specialty certifications .
Specialty certifications granted to veterinarians from the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation – Recognized Veterinary Specialist Colleges are now recognized , in addition to the American Veterinary Medical Association - Recognized Veterinary Specialty Organizations . The College Council recently established a policy statement which clarifies eligibility requirements and when someone can describe themself as a specialist .
Changes to regulations provided the opportunity for the College to identify approved specialty granting organizations . Specialists serve animals and the public in collaboration with veterinarians , human medical professionals , research scientists , and public health officials . A veterinarian can only use the “ specialty ” title if they are certified by an organization recognized by the College .
The public trusts that individuals using the title specialist will have training , skills , knowledge and judgment and a depth of understanding in their specialty .
Adding Specialty Board Certification
The College ’ s Public Register , available online through the Find a Veterinarian search tool , identifies veterinarians with specialty qualifications . Licensed members must provide acceptable documentation to the College to have their specialty qualifications added to the Public Register .
To add a new specialty board certification , please contact the College at licensure @ cvo . org .
NEW PODCAST SERIES ABOUT ANIMAL WELFARE
Animal welfare is central to veterinary medicine . To assist veterinary teams in staying current on this important topic , the College has released an animal welfare podcast series . The podcasts promote awareness of animal welfare and veterinary medicine , including research , the role of veterinarians , and One Welfare .
Podcasts are as follows :
Episode 1 : Current and Evolving Science , Ethics , and Law
Episode 2 : What is One Welfare ?
Episode 3 : One Welfare , The Practising Veterinarian ’ s Role
Episode 4 : Recognizing Animal Abuse and Facing Moral Dilemmas
Episode 5 : The PAWS Act
Episode 6 : The Role of the Expert Witness
cvo . org / podcasts
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