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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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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Poster - Treating Wildlife in a Veterinary Facility
A poster which provides guidance for veterinarians on wildlife that is brought to their veterinary facility by members of the public or by a wildlife custodian. The poster is based on the College's policy statement on the provision of veterinary services to wildlife.
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Provision of Veterinary Services to Wildlife
This policy statement supports veterinarians who provide, or are considering providing, veterinary services to animals designated as wildlife.
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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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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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Telemedicine - A Guide to the Standard
A guide to the professional practice standard on telemedicine.
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Telemedicine - Professional Practice Standard
Advancements in communication and information technology provide opportunities for new approaches to the delivery of veterinary medicine.
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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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