College Connection | Winter 2023
Relationships with future professionals
College Connection | Winter 2023
TRANSITION INTO PRACTICE
Relationships with future professionals
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Deputy Registrar , and Dr . Colette Larocque , Principal , Investigations , presented the truth about complaints and discipline at the College . Students gained an understanding about the complaints process and the College ’ s just culture approach , recognizing that to err is human and there is value in learning from mistakes to improve practice .
To reduce risk in their practice , a veterinarian should focus on clear communication , stay up to date on professional practice standards , and keep good medical records .
Dr . Kim Lambert delivered a lecture about transitioning into practice and partnering with the College to uphold professionalism , ethics , and quality practice . The importance of engagement with the College is emphasized to increase understanding of what it means to be a licensed professional and contribute to the trustworthiness of the profession .
Jan Robinson delivered an interactive session with the third-year students on the cornerstones of good clinical practice . Students learn about the delivery of veterinary care across a spectrum , including a range of options for clients that consider affordability , availability , and animal welfare .
This includes debunking the myth that the College expects gold standard care . They gain an understanding of standards of practice , such as the veterinarian-client-patient relationship , delegation , prescribing and dispensing drugs , and after-hours care .
Engagement with students and all members of the veterinary profession provides opportunities to assist with understanding the role and responsibilities of the College .
Academia , regulators , and the profession share many common goals , including assuring society that veterinarians are practicing competently , safely , and ethically . And each has a significant role in supporting new graduate veterinarians in their transition into practice and ensuring their success and well-being throughout their career journey .
SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR GRIEVING OWNERS
The College recognizes the challenges animal owners may experience when they lose their animal . This loss can be especially challenging when the animal ’ s death is unexpected or due to a tragic accident . The loss of an animal companion can be overwhelming .
The College sees indications of grief in the complaints process , where some members of the public struggle with how to manage after the death of a pet .
The College has engaged Homewood Health to provide a one-hour session to assist participants in processing their grief . The session helps participants understand grief , learn healthy ways to cope with loss and start on a healing process , including a question and answer time .
The next session will be held on March 6 , 2024 at 12pm EST . Registration is required .
Veterinarians and their teams are encouraged to share details on these sessions with their clients who may benefit from the support offered through the session . Please contact the College if you have any questions .
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