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College introduces Transition Council

August 8, 2024

The Transition Council is now established and is beginning work to support the development of the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario (CVPO).

“This is a historic time for the veterinary profession in Ontario as the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) evolves into the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario.” 

Jan Robinson, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the CVO

The Veterinary Professionals Act, approved in the Ontario legislature in June, provides the Transition Council with the ability to determine regulations, by-laws and standards that will come into effect with the establishment of the CVPO. The new governing legislation supports team-based care in the delivery of safe, quality veterinary medicine and recognizes the important role of veterinarians and veterinary technicians. 

“We look forward to licensing veterinary technicians and are so pleased to welcome veterinary technicians as members of the Transition Council,” said Robinson. The CVO has been working closely with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) on the modernization of the legislation governing the veterinary profession in Ontario. 

“We are pleased the new legislation recognizes the vital role of Registered Veterinary Technicians in animal healthcare, and as members of the Transition Council, also welcomes RVTs as key decision-makers. We look forward to RVTs’ ongoing involvement in shaping the future of veterinary medicine in Ontario.” 

Hailey Farkas, OAVT Board President

The Transition Council includes 13 licensed veterinarians and four appointees from the provincial government, all of whom are members of the CVO Council, and three appointees from the OAVT. The Transition Council will hold its inaugural meeting in September. 

“The Transition Council includes individuals from across all sectors of Ontario’s broad, diverse veterinary industry. I am confident they will each call on their unique experiences and perspectives as they build the regulations, standards and by-laws which will serve the public and guide the veterinary profession for the future.”

Jan Robinson

The Veterinary Professionals Act brings a modern approach to the regulation of veterinary medicine. The new legislation:

  • supports team-based care, by recognizing the important role served by veterinarians and veterinary technicians;
  • enhances governance; 
  • develops a formal quality assurance program; 
  • streamlines the complaints and resolutions process; and
  • enables non-veterinarians to provide care to animals using lower-risk forms of treatment.


For further information on the progress towards modernization and implementation of the Veterinary Professionals Act, please visit cvo.org/modernization.