President & Registrar
Dr. Jessica Retterath – President
Dr. Jessica Retterath has been practising veterinary medicine, focused on dairy and beef cattle, in southwestern Ontario since graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2011. She currently works for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Dr. Retterath welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the profession and has volunteered on the Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners board of directors and was involved in the bovine segment of the Ontario Animal Health Network. Dr. Retterath joined the College’s Legacy Council in 2019 and was elected to the Executive Committee in 2023.
Ms. Jan Robinson - Registrar & Chief Executive Officer
A recognized leader in the field of profession-based regulation, Jan Robinson has over 25 years of experience providing vision and direction to regulatory and public policy organizations. She is a keen strategist with the ability to build partnerships and engagement at the provincial, national and international levels. Jan’s position enables her to bring innovative approaches to the delivery of regulatory programs. Key contributions include the development of a framework to establish governance excellence, implementing an accountability, risk and evidence-based approach to regulation at all levels of the organization, and leading legislative change that promotes public access and safety. Jan is a trusted advisor and is frequently consulted on varied organizational and regulatory matters. She is a sought after speaker and has had the privilege of teaching and presenting around the world.
