PROFESSION-BASED REGULATION
CVO COUNCIL ELECTS 2020 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dr. Susan Warren, of Long Point,
Ontario, is the new president of the
College.
“As a veterinarian, my practice has served
the public through companion animals,
food-producing animals, emergency care
and laboratory animals. As CVO President,
I welcome the opportunity to support
the College’s mandate in managing the
risks involved in the practice of veterinary
medicine in Ontario and working to
reduce the potential for harm to animals
and people,” said Dr. Warren
elected to Council in 2015.
At its recent Annual Council meeting, the
College welcomed two new members as
a result of its October election. Joining
Council are Dr. Kerry Lissemore, a faculty
member at the OVC, and Dr. Jessica
Retterath, a bovine practitioner from
Linwood. Also returning to Council is Dr.
Paula Menzies, a former faculty member
at the OVC.
Council elected its Executive Committee
which includes Dr. Warren, President;
Dr.Tyrrel de Langley, 1st Vice-President;
Dr. Lorie Gold, 2nd Vice-President; Dr.
Patty Lechten, Past President and Mr.
Donald Mayne, Public Member.
Appointments were also made to the
College’s statutory committees and details
can be found on the College’s website at
www.cvo.org.
“2020 is shaping up to be an exciting
year for the College and I look forward to
working with Council. In the year ahead,
Council will be piloting the new model
and standards for facility accreditation.
We will also be launching the voluntary
Peer Advisory Conversation for use by
veterinarians. Policy work will focus on
complementary and alternative veterinary
medicine, animal welfare, and wildlife
veterinary care. The important work
on the necessary modernization of the
Veterinarians Act will of course continue,”
she added.
Dr. Warren graduated from the Ontario
Veterinary College in 1985 and is working
occasionally as a locum at Port Rowan
Veterinary Services. Dr. Warren was first
2020 Executive Committee: (l-r) Past President Dr. Patricia Lechten, 2nd Vice-President Dr.
Lorie Gold, President Dr. Susan Warren, 1st Vice-President Dr. Tyrrel de Langley, and Public
Member Mr. Donald Mayne.
COUNCIL SUMMARY
COUNCIL MAKES DECISIONS ON POLICY DOCUMENTS
Code of Ethics: At its December
meeting, Council approved the revised
Code of Ethics. The Code outlines six
core values that guide ethical behavior
in the veterinary profession. The Code of
Ethics was approved by Council and will
be published in spring 2020. Additional
support materials, including a guide and
a video, will assist veterinarians with
ethical decision-making.
Telemedicine: Council reviews the
telemedicine standard annually as this is
an emerging and rapidly developing area
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of veterinary practice. Council discussed
jurisdictional considerations related to
telemedicine. The College will continue
to collaborate with the Canadian Council
of Veterinary Registrars on a national
position on telemedicine. is committed to providing orientation
and support to incoming councillors by
connecting them with an experienced
councillor. Council established a
governance policy that clearly described
the role of a councillor mentor.
Governance: Council discussed policies
which support its commitment to
governance excellence. Council members
will be participating in an individual self-
assessment process on their individual
performance. This will support councillors
to be successful in their role. The College Council also established a protocol
which would see the 2nd Vice President
check in on new Council members briefly
during their first year to provide support.
This support would supplement the
mentorship program.