Accreditation of veterinary facilities
The College’s Facility Accreditation program ensures veterinary facilities provide a professional environment and contain the essential equipment required for patient care. There are more than 1,700 veterinary practices operating 2,400 facilities in Ontario. All veterinary facilities, including mobile facilities, must meet the College’s accreditation standards.
Veterinary facilities must meet standards to receive Certificate of Accreditation.
The new accreditation model provides a flexible, and dynamic program to meet the needs of facility accreditation.
Temporary Facilities
Rabies, microchip clinics and others
The College provides opportunities for programs or clinics to operate from an unaccredited facility. Those interested in hosting a temporary clinic or program are encouraged to review the relevant Position Statement and submit an application form. The College requires two weeks to process an application for a temporary facility.
Accreditation Fees
The College’s Facility Accreditation program fees are set out in the College By-laws. The facility accreditation program includes an annual fee model. A fee which will be paid per practice on an annual (yearly) basis. The annual fee that is paid reflects the scope of services offered from the practice as a whole. The annual accreditation fee is based on the number of Additional Scope of Practice Services that need to be accredited and the term of the certificate of accreditation.
In accordance with the regulations, facility directors are responsible for the submission of the form and fee payment(s). These can only be submitted through the Professional Practice Portal by the facility director. Facility directors will receive notification from the College mid-October of every year, with the deadline for submission of the annual accreditation fee being November 30th of every year.
Accreditation emblem now available
The new Facility Accreditation Emblem is available for use by veterinary facilities which have received a Certificate of Accreditation in Ontario. The emblem may be displayed on the facility’s website, and on your own social media sites. Thank you for demonstrating your commitment to facility accreditation by displaying the accreditation emblem.
