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The College values input from the public and
the veterinary profession. Feedback through
policy consultations and general comments
help to inform College decisions.
Last year, the College undertook two surveys -
one of licensed members and a second of the
general public. The findings are summarized
in the infographic to the left.
In its survey of veterinarians, the College
sought to understand how members perceive
the College in 2018 and what they see as
the College’s priorities. More than 1,000
veterinarians (thank you for participating!)
responded to the survey and the results were
encouraging.
Veterinarians increasingly seem to
have a strong understanding of the
College’s mandate, and the majority have
communicated with the College beyond the
licence renewal process. Members also
reported satisfaction the College’s efforts to
consult with them and also demonstrated an
awareness of current College initiatives.
In its survey of the public, the College sought
to measure the awarneess of the College and
understand to what extent the public views
veterinarians as having a role in protecting the
public against disease.
About a third of those surveyed reported an
awareness of the College. And a majority
believe it is important for the College to licence
and regulate veterinarians. Reassuringly, the
majority reported an understanding of what
veterinarians do. The survey results also
suggested, however, that Ontarians have a
limited understanding of infectious diseases in
humans being spread from animals.
These two surveys are follow-ups to surveys
conducted in 2013. The College Council
will use this input in discussions about the
College’s next strategic plan.
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