Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship
Regulatory concept in development.
Status: The Transition Council has approved the proposed regulatory concepts for consultation. The consultation is now open - share your thoughts today!
Overview
The VCPR is the foundation upon which the delivery of clinical veterinary medicine is based. The Veterinarians Act requires veterinarians to form a professional relationship with a client and their animal(s) prior to providing a singular or group of veterinary services.
Under the Veterinary Professionals Act, a VCPR will continue to be required to be established prior to the provision of any veterinary service(s) unless otherwise specifically stated. The draft concept includes:
- separate regulatory section for the VCPR
- enhanced recognition that the VCPR is maintained by the veterinary team working through an accredited veterinary facility
- both types of members permitted to establish a VCPR
- connection between the VCPR and after-hours veterinary care
- ongoing VCPR requirements
- enhanced recognition of client needs
- continuation of regulatory exemptions