Acknowledgement
This document is a testament to the vision of Councils’ of the College
of Veterinarians of Ontario who, based on their understanding
of the current practice environment and of public expectation for
safe and accessible animal care, had the courage to position the
profession for fundamental and historic change to the regulation of
veterinary medicine in the public interest. This has been a four year
journey with an unprecedented number of voices - veterinarians,
veterinary technicians, animal owners, other animal care providers,
and the public - influencing the outcome.
It is with pride that the profession advances this document as its next
vision of the modern regulation of veterinary medicine in Ontario.
The research, the data, the consultation, and the evidence on which
these recommendations are based are unprecedented.
In particular, the College wishes to acknowledge the members of its
four key working groups which guided the project.
Oversight Advisory Group
Dr. Larry Caven (Chair)
Dr. Marc Marin
Mr. Murray Hunt
Mr. Doug Raven
Dr. Liz Saul
Dr. Greg Worley
Investigations and Resolutions
Dr. Steven Jacobs (Chair)
Dr. Glenn Armstrong
Mr. Andrew Glenny
Ms. Katherine Hoffman
Mr. Peter Laframboise
Dr. Emma Turner
Dr. Tim Zaharchuk
Scope of Practice
Dr. Marc Marin (Chair)
Dr. Christine Coghlan
Dr. Jennifer Day
Ms. Diane Freeman
Dr. Dorothy Geale
Dr. Irene Moore
Dr. Alison Moore
Ms. Andrea Steele
Ms. Elise Wickett
Quality Practice
Dr. Patricia Lechten (Chair)
Dr. Maureen Anderson
Dr. Nicole Colapinto
Dr. Tyrrel de Langley
Ms. Claudia Newman
Dr. Ian Vallee
Ms. Sandra Winkelbauer
The College Council of 2017 extends its gratitude to all who
contributed to this final product. The greatest of beneficiaries of this
work are those we serve – the animals and the public of Ontario.
Marc Marin, DVM
President
CVO Council 2017
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