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Regulation of Veterinary Medicine in Ontario

Accountability of Veterinarians Practising in Registered Research Facilities in Ontario Under the Animals for Research Act Accountability of Veterinarians Practising in Registered Research Facilities in Ontario Under the Animals for Research Act December 15, 2020

A veterinarian who works through a registered research facility remains accountable for the provision of veterinary services under both the Animals for Research Act and the Veterinarians Act.

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Outcomes Focused Regulation Outcomes Focused Regulation

The outcomes-focused regulation framework is intended to build on Council's regulatory effectiveness journey and sets a structure on how we evaluate our decisions, our impact and our opportunities in order to continuously improve the delivery of our mandate.

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Regulatory Effectiveness Regulatory Effectiveness October 31, 2017

The College is committed to the effective regulation of veterinary medicine within the province.

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Unauthorized Practice Unauthorized Practice

The Unauthorized Practice Position Statement clarifies the College's role in investigating and taking action on the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine.

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Complaints Process Complaints Process

One of the College's many responsibilities is to oversee the professional conduct of Ontario's veterinarians.

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