College News

Animal Welfare Reporting - Important Notice April 1, 2019
April 01, 2019

Every licensed veterinarian in Ontario has the important responsibility to report suspected animal abuse, suffering and/or neglect to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA). Read more

Council releases the 2018 Annual Report
February 15, 2019

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario fulfills its mandate by managing the risks involved in the delivery of veterinary medicine in Ontario according to the College’s 2018 Annual Report. Read more

Public Notice
January 25, 2019

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario is committed to managing the risks that are associated with the delivery of veterinary medicine. When an area of risk is identified, the public trusts the College to take action to reduce the potential for harm to animals and the public. Read more

CVO elects Executive Committee
December 18, 2018

Dr. Patricia Lechten, of Barrie, Ontario, is the new president of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO), the province’s regulatory and licensing body for Ontario’s 4,800 veterinarians. Read more

Understanding the impact of the Cannabis Act on animal welfare
October 17, 2018

With the Cannabis Act in effect today, there is speculation about the impact the Cannabis Act will have on veterinary practice in Ontario. Read more

CVO opens consultation on draft standard on humane animal handling and restraint by veterinarians
October 04, 2018

The Council of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) is seeking public input on a draft standard on humane animal handling and restraint by veterinarians. Read more

College releases new standards
September 13, 2018

The Council of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) has released four new and revised standards setting out veterinary obligations related to drugs. Read more

New College survey seeks your perspective
June 04, 2018

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario is seeking the feedback and advice of licensed members. Read more

College finalizes recommendations to modernize the Veterinarians Act
March 15, 2018

At its December 2017 meeting, the College Council approved 19 recommendations for modernizing the Veterinarians Act with amendments based on stakeholder feedback. Read more

College elects 2018 Executive
December 13, 2017

Dr. Steven Jacobs, of Guelph, Ontario, is the new president of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO). Read more