STRATEGY 2023
STRATEGY 2023 SETS NEXT STEPS
At the March meeting, Council
approved its strategic objectives
for the next three years with the
adoption of Strategy 2023.
Council and College staff held multiple
planning sessions to review trends,
regulatory perspectives, College data
and other resources to establish its next
steps. While the first year of the plan’s
implementation has been impacted by
the global pandemic, work is progressing
in several key areas.
Promoting professionalism to
assure quality care
The pilot for the new facility accreditation
model will begin in the fall. Discussion is
underway on the concept of “standard
of care.” Work is also beginning on the
development of an essential competency
profile for veterinary medicine.
Assuring impact through
outcomes
Council and staff education has been
held on the outcomes focused regulation
framework. An impact strategy unit has
been established and is working on two
policy and risk projects.
Championing One Health
The next animal welfare agenda has been
approved by Council. A communication
project is being worked on to highlight
veterinarians as public health
practitioners. And, fostered by COVID-19,
the College is establishing a stakeholder
relationship with public health in Ontario.
Modernizing the oversight of the
veterinary profession
Key areas for regulation change have
been identified and had review by
Council. As well, a regulatory sandbox
policy is being engaged to test innovative
solutions to care delivery.
Regulating proactively to mitigate
risk
The College is collaborating
internationally on technology, veterinary
medicine and competence. Work is
also progressing on remote dispensing,
limited licensure, and drug management.
cvo.org/strategy2023
ANIMAL WELFARE AGENDA UPDATE
Animal welfare, inclusive of harm
reduction and the relief of suffering,
is central to the practice of veterinary
medicine. The College Council
acknowledges its opportunity to support
animal health and well-being in its
Position Statement on Animal Welfare.
Council continues its work on this
important area with approval of a
refreshed version of its three-year animal
welfare agenda.
Among other projects, the next version
of the animal welfare agenda includes
policy work on veterinary medicine and
wildlife, development of resources to
support antimicrobial stewardship in all
veterinary practices, and contributing
to an improved understanding of One
Welfare.
cvo.org/animalwelfare
COLLEGE STAFF
Registrar’s Office
Jan Robinson, Registrar & CEO
Anita Lovrich, (on leave)
Executive Partner, Policy
Sarah Kirby, Policy & Projects Specialist
Kim Huson,
Executive Partner, Communications
Corporate Services
Beth Ready, Executive Partner, Corporate
Services
Sarah Ellery,
Records & Risk Officer
Ashley Coles,
Business Intelligence Analyst
Vacant,
Ambassador, Corporate Services
Licensure
Shilo Tooze,
Associate Registrar, Licensure
Lindsay Sproule, Principal,
Licensure & Professional Corporations
Sarah Adams, Associate,
Licensure & Professional Corporations
Rose Robinson, Principal, Investigations &
Resolutions
Martin Fischer,
Investigations & Inspections Specialist
Cindy Rose, Associate,
Investigations & Resolutions
Gabriella Klosak, (on leave) Associate,
Licensure & Investigations
Quality Practice
Dr. Kim Lambert,
Associate Registrar, Quality Practice
Dr. Colette Larocque, Practice Advisor
Dr. Susan Sabatini, Practice Advisor
Emily Ewles, Principal,
Quality Assurance & Improvement
Aneeta Bharij,
Principal, Accreditation
Cindy Tang, Associate,
Quality Practice
Accreditation Inspectors
Mr. Wilf Muller
Mr. Adrian Darmon
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