Position Statement - Use of Non-Conventional Therapies in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Non-conventional therapies are provided by both veterinarians and non-veterinarians. This position statement serves to communicate Council’s position on the use of non-conventional therapies by veterinarians in their own practice and those veterinarians who collaborate with non-veterinary animal care providers.
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Veterinary Euthanasia - Professional Practice Standard
The standard on Veterinary Euthanasia provide guidance to veterinarians regarding the practice of euthanasia on animals.
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Veterinary Euthanasia - A Guide to the Standard
The Guide to the Professional Practice Standard: Veterinary Euthanasia provides clarification in a question and answer format on the fundamental expectations for a veterinarian performing euthanasia.
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Animal Welfare
A Position Statement which assists the public in understanding the College Council's position related to animal welfare in general.
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Sale of Non-Drug Veterinary Products
The system of drug management in Canada is complex and involves federal and provincial oversight. This complexity can lead to confusion and often results in the need to clarify what laws and regulations apply in specific circumstances. Outside of the strict framework for the sale of drugs, there are a variety of non-drug veterinary products that are used by veterinarians in the maintenance or promotion of the health of animals.
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Guide to the Policy Statement: Sale of Non-Drug Veterinary Products
The Guide to the Policy Statement on the Sale of Non-Drug Veterinary Products addresses questions and offers suggestions on how to apply the Policy Statement in situations that arise in veterinary practice. It also offers scenarios that outline suggested approaches.
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Humane Animal Handling and Restraint - Professional Practice Standard
The public, and the profession, expect veterinarians to model responsible and appropriate animal handling and restraint in all circumstances.
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Policy Statement - Use of Forms of Energy in the Treatment and/or Care of Animals
January 21, 2021
This policy statement expands on Council’s position on the use of a form of energy in the practice of veterinary medicine and outlines how it is to be implemented by veterinarians in their practice.
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Position Statement - Use of Forms of Energy in the Treatment and/or Care of Animals
January 21, 2021
This Position Statement communicates Council’s position on the use of forms of energy by veterinarians in the treatment and/or care of animals.
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