Legislative Overview: Radiation Safety
Radiation protection is an important part of a veterinary practice.
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After Hours Care Services
A Policy Statement providing guidance on the legislated requirement for veterinarians to provide after-hours care services to animals they have recently treated or treat regularly.
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Bundled Services
This Position Statement enables veterinarians to offer services that are bundled together and priced as a group.
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Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine - under review
Only veterinarians have the education, knowledge, skills and judgment to perform alternative veterinary treatments and therapies on animals.
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Medically Unnecessary Veterinary Surgery
Medically Unnecessary Veterinary Surgery "Cosmetic Surgery" serves as a guideline for use by veterinarians when deciding whether or not to proceed with medically unnecessary veterinary surgery.
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Pain Management
Pain Management in Veterinary Medicine provides broad guidance to veterinarians and reinforces their professional obligation to the prevention and alleviation of animal pain and suffering.
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Reporting Animal Abuse or Neglect
This Position Statement provides veterinarians with the College's interpretation of legislation and regulations which require veterinarians to report suspected abuse or neglect of animals, whether they are patients or not.
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Veterinary Dentistry - Professional Practice Standard
The Professional Practice Standard - Veterinary Dentistry confirms the College defines veterinary dentistry as part of the scope of practice of veterinary medicine.
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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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Diagnostic Laboratory Testing - Professional Practice Standard
Diagnostic laboratory tests can be a critical component of the diagnostic and/or treatment process in veterinary medicine.
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