About the College of Veterinarians of Ontario
In serving the public interest, the College seeks to understand the risks involved in the practice of veterinary medicine and collaborates with partners to develop solutions which reduce the potential for harm to animals and people.
The College
The College licenses more than 5,500 veterinarians and accredits over 2,400 veterinary facilities in Ontario. The role and authority of the College is set out in the Veterinarians Act and regulations made under this legislation. The veterinary profession in Ontario has been regulated since 1877.
- Issues licences to qualified individuals
- Sets standards that support safe, quality veterinary care
- Inspects and accredits veterinary facilities to assure a professional environment
- Investigates and resolves concerns about a veterinarian and their practice
- Administers quality practice programs to promote continued competency and ongoing growth
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Mission, Vision and Principles
Mission
Governing the veterinary profession in the public interest.
Vision
Public confidence in veterinary regulation.
Principles
In collaboration, we strive to be:
- Transparent: Ethical, fair, clear and direct
- Reliable: Competent, well-informed, evidence-based and adequately resourced
- Relevant: Risk-aware, current, responsive and nimble
- Independent: Mandate-focused and objective
- Compassionate: Approachable, supportive and adaptable to context
- Inclusive: Respectful of all voices, conscious of personal bias, open-minded and committed to learning
- Accountable: Performance driven, impact oriented and publicly responsible
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The College invites you to subscribe to Community Connection, the CVO Public Newsletter. The College supports quality and safety in the delivery of veterinary medicine in Ontario. The newsletter shares information on College activities, programs and resources and is circulated five times a year.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
The College condemns acts of discrimination on any grounds, and aims to deliver its mandate in a fair, transparent, responsive and empathic manner.
