Contacting the CVO
College of Veterinarians of Ontario
2-71 Hanlon Creek Blvd.
Guelph, Ontario N1C 0B1
Please note that the College's phone system is down for regular maintenance on Saturday evenings from 9-11 p.m.
You will not be able to leave a voicemail message during that time.
College of Veterinarians
of Ontario
2-71 Hanlon Creek Blvd.
Guelph, Ontario N1C 0B1
Tel. (519) 824-5600 / 1 (800) 424-2856
Fax (519) 824-6497 1 (888) 662-9479
General Inquiries
inquiries@cvo.org
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
File a complaint
Anyone who believes a veterinarian has not acted or treated them professionally can submit a complaint to the College. Visit the investigations and hearings section of the website to learn more about how to file a complaint. To know more about the complaints process, to file a complaint or for questions specific to your complaint, please contact:
1-800-424-2856 or (519) 824- 5600 extension 2403
Practice Advisory Service
The practice advisory service is available to anyone seeking information related to the regulations, policy and expectations associated with the practice of veterinary medicine in Ontario.
1-800-424-2856 or (519) 824- 5600 extension 2401
| Registrar's Office | ||
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The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer provides oversight to the College staff and supports implementation of Council's decisions. | ||
Robinson, Jan (she/her) | jrobinson@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2226 |
| Couto, Alice Executive Assistant | acouto@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2241 |
| Deputy Registrar's Office | ||
|---|---|---|
Tooze, Shilo (she/her) | stooze@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2231 |
| Coles, Ashley Data and Technology Specialist | acoles@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2234 |
| Ellery, Sarah Information Governance & Risk Management Specialist | sellery@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2225 |
Rose, Cindy (she/her) | crose@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2233 |
| Regulatory Programs | ||
|---|---|---|
Lambert, Kim (she/her) | klambert@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2236 |
| Bell, Meaghan Practice Advisor | mbell@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2401 |
| Mulak, Kristina (she/her) Decision & Reasons Writer | kmulak@cvo.org | |
| Sabatini, Susan (she/her) Practice Advisor | ssabatini@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2401 |
Sproule, Lindsay (she/her) | lsproule@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2254 |
| Licensure | ||
|---|---|---|
The licensure team ensures only qualified veterinarians are licensed to practise in Ontario. | ||
| Michael Aubé (he/him) Principal, Licensure & Professional Corporations | maube@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2228 |
Adams, Sarah (she/her) | on leave | |
| Holly Hemming (she/her) Associate Licensure & Professional Corporations | hhemming@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2244 |
| Wyndham-Gittens, Melena (she/her) Associate Licensure & Professional Corporations | mwyndham@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2223 |
| Quality Assurance | ||
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The quality assurance team supports veterinarians in their efforts to maintain and improve their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. | ||
| Ewles, Emily (she/her) Principal Quality Assurance & Improvement | eewles@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2240 |
| Janakovic, Cindy (she/her) Associate Quality Practice | cjanakovic@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2222 |
| Investigations & Resolutions | ||
|---|---|---|
The investigations & resolutions team receives, investigates, and acts upon concerns related to a veterinarian's practice or conduct. | ||
Larocque, Colette (she/her) | clarocque@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2227 |
| Deen, Alisha (she/her) Associate Investigations & Resolutions | adeen@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2255 |
| Barrow, Fatima (she/her) Associate Investigations & Resolutions | fbarrow@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2249 |
Evanitski, Phillip | pevanitski@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2265 |
| Fischer, Martin Investigations Specialist | mfischer@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2238 |
| Fries, Alyssa (she/her) Associate Investigations & Resolutions | afries@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2232 |
| Accreditation | ||
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Veterinarians in Ontario must practise from an accredited veterinary facility. The College's accreditation team ensures all veterinary facilities in Ontario provide a professional environment and contain the essential equipment required for patient care. | ||
Bharij, Aneeta | abharij@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2230 |
| Santos, Megan (she/her) Associate Accreditation | msantos@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2248 |
| Harris, Paul Accreditation Inspector | ||
| Hubbard, Jennifer Accreditation Inspector | ||
| Jongkind, Danielle Accreditation Inspector | ||
| King, Hayley Accreditation Inspector | ||
| People and Resources | ||
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The finance and human resources team administers various aspects of the College's functions including Council and Committee meetings, budget administration and human resources. | ||
Rankin, Lesley (she/her) | lrankin@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2268 |
Cull, Pamela (she/her) | corporateservices@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2221 |
| Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
The policy team supports Council's work to develop documents that increase the clarity of the College's expectations of all veterinarians. | ||
Kirby, Sarah (she/her) | skirby@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2237 |
Pieters, Kali (she/her) | (519) 824-5600 x-2243 | |
| Communications & Engagement | ||
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The communications & engagement team prepares the College publications, manages the website and responds to media inquiries. | ||
Huson, Kim (she/her) | khuson@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2245 |
| Jeyaraman, Krithika (she/her) Community Engagement Strategist | on leave | |
| Sincovich, Jacqueline Associate Communications | jsincovich@cvo.org | (519) 824-5600 x-2229 |