Forging Ahead In 2016
The coming year represents the final year of the College’s current strategic framework. This
creates a challenging dynamic between goal attainment and goal renewal.
All individuals with an interest in the work of the College will have a chance to contribute
their voice in 2016. The Council will be consulting on:
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a new model for facility accreditation
a professional Code of Ethics
a new Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) Professional Practice Standard
new standards related to prescribing and dispensing
concepts related to reforming the Veterinarians Act, and
a new Peer Advisory Program
A lot to talk about and a lot of decisions to be made. These are exciting times.
Our social media presence will continue to unfold and an online consultation tool will
hopefully gain traction to boost further engagement in self regulation. Our face-to-face
outreach will also be paramount, likely with the help of technology.
And as Council begins to plan for its next strategic pathway, the lessons learned over the
last three years and the varied perspectives that have been shared will certainly help
shape a next horizon.
With the public interest at the core of our work, 2016 is positioned to be a year of great
achievement.
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