College Connection Winter 2023

ISSN 2370-5965 | Winter 2023

2023 ANNUAL REPORT

College facing the future head on !

The College licensed 5,544 Ontario veterinarians in 2023 , an increase of 11 percent since 2019 , according to the 2023 Annual Report .

“ The 2023 Annual Report demonstrates the College ’ s work in fulfilling its mandate as we progress towards modernized legislation that will serve the public , support veterinary teams and benefit animal welfare ,” said President Dr . Wade Wright . “ Our Council is forward-looking and our Annual Report details achievements demonstrating that commitment .”

Legislative reform is one pillar in Strategy 2026 , which also includes work on improved access to veterinary services , creating space for innovation and technology , One Health , and focusing regulation on people and context . Council is steadfast in fulfilling its mandate with diligence , purpose and innovation . In 2023 , Council celebrated launching a new accreditation model and standards , relocating the CVO office , establishing a panel looking at innovation in care delivery , supporting solutions with regulatory sandbox projects , returning to in-person meetings , and publishing a new website .

The 2023 Annual Report includes a Supplementary Data Report which compiles data over the past five years . The College issued 5,544 licences and accredited 2,400 veterinary facilities . In investigations and hearings , the Complaints Committee reviewed 241 complaints involving 282 veterinarians . The Discipline Committee heard 8 cases involving 7 veterinarians . Further , the College ’ s practice advisory service responded to 1,813 inquiries from veterinary teams and the public .

The 2023 Annual Report and the Supplementary Data Report are available on the College website .

UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION

Keep your contact details current

The College has a responsibility to have current information for every licensed member and their practice .

If your information is inaccurate , you risk missing notifications and deadlines which may result in late fees . Most importantly , you always want to be able to respond to College requests relating to your licence .

Updates to your home , work or e-mail address and phone numbers can easily be done in the Professional Practice Portal .

College By-laws require veterinarians to update contact information , in writing , within 30 days of the change .

INSIDE Council News 2 Executive Committee 3 Animal Bites 4 Learning in Practice 6 Future Professionals 7 Grief Webinars 8