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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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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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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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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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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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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Telemedicine - A Guide to the Standard
A guide to the professional practice standard on telemedicine.
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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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