A Guide to the Accreditation Process
A Guide to the Accreditation Process explains the need for veterinary facilities to demonstrate compliance with the Minimum Standards for Veterinary Facilities in Ontario.
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Cardiac Screening Programs
Cardiac Screening Programs enable veterinarians to conduct cardiac screening programs for the assessment of cardiac conditions from a non-accredited facility.
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Conducting Programs for the Implantation of Electronic Identification Devices in Companion Animals
The College permits veterinarians to sponsor programs to implant of electronic identification devices (microchip) from an unaccredited facility.
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Congenital Deafness Screening Programs for Companion Animals
Congenital Deafness Screening Programs enable veterinarians to conduct assessments of congenital deafness in companion animals from a non-accredited facility.
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Facility Director - Accreditation - Policy Statement
July 15, 2021
The policy statement clarifies the obligations and responsibilities of a facility director with respect to ensuring that an accredited veterinary facility is operating in accordance with the Veterinarians Act, its Regulations, and facility standards as established by the Council under section 8 of the Act.
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Modifying the Minimum Standards for Veterinary Facilities in Ontario
The purpose of this policy statement is to inform licensed members that the Registrar can approve independently of the Accreditation Committee certain requests for exemptions from the Minimum Standards for Veterinary Facilities in Ontario.
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Ophthalmic Screening Program
Opthalmic Screening Programs enable veterinarians to conduct assessment for ophthalmic conditions from a non-accredited facility.
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Dispensing From an Accredited Facility Through a Satellite Location
Council has approved the dispensing of pharmaceuticals and biologics, excluding controlled substances, from an accredited facility through a satellite location, pursuant to a prescription from a veterinarian and within a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR). This approach is designed to facilitate expanded channels of delivery and access to drugs that complement the legislated veterinary facility structure.
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Requirements for Dispensing from an Accredited Facility through a Satellite Location
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Dispensing from an Accredited Facility through a Satellite Location -Acknowledgement and Undertaking
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