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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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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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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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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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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Legislative Overview - Mandatory Reporting
Describes to veterinarians the mandatory requirements for reporting under federal and provincial legislation and regulations.
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Legislative Overview: Radiation Safety
Radiation protection is an important part of a veterinary practice.
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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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