Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship
Regulatory concept in development.
Status: The Transition Council's consultation on the proposed regulatory concepts has now closed. Thank you for sharing your input.
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