The CVO’s Podcast

Modernizing the oversight of the veterinary profession in Ontario

This podcast provides an update on the ongoing work to modernize the oversight of the veterinary profession in Ontario. Jan Robinson, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, is joined by College President Dr. Tyrrel de Langley; Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians President Kirsti Clarida; and OAVT Executive Director and Registrar Elise Wickett.

College adopts new strategic plan and animal welfare agenda

College Registrar and CEO Jan Robinson is joined by College President Dr. Tyrrel de Langley and Vice-President Dr. Lorie Gold to discuss Strategy 2023 and the College's revised animal welfare agenda.

Helpful links:

• Strategy 2023

The potential of precision medicine

College Registrar and CEO Jan Robinson moderates a panel discussion looking at the potential of precision medicine. Precision medicine is an emerging term linking data, lifestyle and environment to decisions related to animal care and treatment. Participating in the podcast are veterinarians Dr. Theresa Bernardo, Dr. Barr Hadar, and Dr. David Kelton. Tune in to learn more about the application of precision medicine in research and clinical practice.

Engaging in the veterinary profession

Dr. Kim Lambert, Associate Registrar - Quality Practice, and Dr. Shannah Kavonic, College Council member and locum veterinarian, discuss engagement as veterinary professionals and reflect on their responsibilities to the profession and society.

COVID-19 Message from CVO President Susan Warren

Message from Susan Warren, President of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario: As veterinary professionals, we need to make use of our skills and knowledge and apply our best judgment as we determine the veterinary services that we can reasonably and safely provide during this public health emergency.

Learning modules support growth in communication skills

Dr. Kim Lambert, Associate Registrar - Quality Practice, and Emily Ewles, Principal Quality Assurance and Improvement, discuss the new learning modules available through the College of Veterinarians of Ontario. These resources are available for use by veterinarians and their team members to improve communications skills on key topics in veterinary medicine.

Helpful Links:

Learning Modules

Continuing Professional Development

Peer review of medical records supports quality veterinary medicine

Dr. Kim Lambert, Associate Registrar - Quality Practice, and Dr. Sarah Thompson, Chair of the College's Quality Assurance Committee, discuss recent changes to the Peer Review of Medical Records program. The program is one of the tools to assist veterinarians in meeting the standards for medical record-keeping.

Helpful Links:

Medical Records Review and Assessment

Understanding Regulatory Effectiveness

Shilo Tooze, Associate Registrar, Licensure, at the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, is joined by Jan Robinson, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer at the CVO for a discussion on effective profession-based regulation. Tune in for an overview on regulatory effectiveness and the College's continuing work in being effective in achieving its mandate.

Helpful Links:

Regulatory Effectiveness - Position Statement

College’s Practice Advisory Service provides helpful information

Jan Robinson, Register and CEO, and Dr. Lambert provide an overview of the College’s popular Practice Advisory Service. Tune in to learn about the information that is available to assist the public and veterinarians in understanding College expectations. The service is free and confidential.

Helpful Links:

Contact the College's Practice Advisory Service

Review the questions that the College frequently receives through the practice advisory service

New practice standards on prescribing and dispensing veterinary drugs

Dr. Kim Lambert, Associate Registrar - Quality Practice, and Dr. Susan Sabatini, Practice Advisor, discuss the College of Veterinarians of Ontario’s new standards which concern veterinary obligations related to drugs. Council recently approved four new policy documents which cover prescribing, dispensing, extra-label drug use and compounding. These documents, along with their accompanying guides, outline the expectations to veterinarians and the public in this important area of veterinary medicine.

Helpful Links:

Prescribing a Drug - Professional Practice Standard and Guide

Dispensing a Drug - Professional Practice Standard and Guide

Use of Compounded Drugs in Veterinary Practice - Professional Practice Standard and Guide

Extra-Label Drug Use - Professional Practice Standard and Guide