2020 ANNUAL REPORT
COUNCIL REPORT PROVIDES DATA , HIGHLIGHTS ON THE YEAR
AVAILABLE ONLINE New Podcasts available
The 2020 Annual Report provides an overview of a year that saw the College Council delivering on its mission while responding to the demands of the pandemic .
The College adjusted its programs and policies to fit the reality presented by the pandemic . Our objective has remained constant - the delivery of safe , quality veterinary medicine in Ontario .
In its pandemic response , the College engaged in policy initiatives to support the expanded use of telemedicine and provided support to assist the veterinary profession in upholding public health measures .
The Annual Report provides a snapshot of the profession through data :
– 5,124 licences issued to veterinarians
– 2,388 accredited facilities with 550 of them inspected this year
– 194 complaints cases involving 253 veterinarians with 120 of these cases resolved with no concerns
– 14 cases were heard before the Discipline Committee
– 1,878 inquiries were addressed through the College ’ s Practice Advisory Service
– 347 days of policy consultation with 700 + ideas and feedback submitted from the public and the profession
The Council is pleased with the College ’ s increasing emphasis in measuring the impact of its policy decisions . As part of its work on outcomes-focused regulation , 2020 saw the addition of an impact strategy unit which enables the Council to demonstrate its effectiveness as a profession-based regulator . The College is committed to demonstrating to the public that its initiatives make a positive difference .
The Annual Report also provides a summary of the key achievements made from Strategy 2020 and shares the foundation for the next three years which is identified in Strategy 2023 .
Moving into 2021 , the College is committed to continuing its responsible approach to veterinary regulation and attention to the needs of the public and risks to animals as dictated by evidence .
The 2020 Annual Report & a summary graphic are available at www . cvo . org .
Podcasts are a terrific option to learn more about the College , our programs and resources , as well as trends in veterinary medicine . The College has two new podcasts !
College adopts new strategic plan & animal welfare agenda
College Registrar & CEO Jan Robinson is joined by College President Dr . Tyrrel de Langley and Vice-President Dr . Lorie Gold to discuss Strategy 2023 and the animal welfare agenda .
Click here for this podcast ! The potential of precision medicine
Jan Robinson moderates a panel discussion looking at the potential of precision medicine . Precision medicine is an emerging term linking data , lifestyle and environment to decisions related to animal care and treatment . Participating in the podcast are veterinarians Dr . Theresa Bernardo , Dr . Barr Hadar , and Dr . David Kelton . Tune in to learn more about the application of precision medicine in research and clinical practice .
Click here for this podcast !
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