Strategy 2020
COLLEGE FOCUSES ON FUTURE
WITH NEW STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
A focus on professionalism, on legislative
reform, on public health and on innovation
and technology in veterinary medicine will
guide the work of the College of Veterinarians
of Ontario for the next three years, according
to its new strategic plan.
Council and stakeholders, as well as College
staff, have contributed to the College’s new
strategic framework over the past year.
Strategy 2020 includes five key strategic
objectives as well as new vision and mission
statements which reflect the College’s
mandate.
Mission & Vision Statements
The mission statement states, “Governing
the practice of veterinary medicine” and the
vision reads “Instilling public confidence in
veterinary regulation.”
Strategic Objectives
The objectives highlight areas that are
relevant and timely in the regulation of
veterinary medicine in Ontario. The strategic
objectives in Strategy 2020 include:
regulation in the practice of veterinary
medicine
• Achieve commitment to the Legislative
Reform of the Veterinarians Act
• Ensure agility in public access to veterinary
medicine
• Champion One Health initiatives through
veterinary leadership
Legislative reform remains at the forefront
of College projects in 2017 including
extensive consultation and preparation of
recommendations which will be forwarded
to the provincial government. As well, work
continues on the Growing Forward 2 project
facilitating dialogue with food animal medicine
practitioners on stewardship and the use of
antimicrobials.
In other areas, Council looks forward to
progress on the updated facility accreditation
model, and also introducing resources to
support professionalism in the veterinary
profession in Ontario.
For more information and to read Strategy
2020 as well as tactics for the first year of
implementation, please visit:
• Advance public voice in regulatory policy
www.cvo.org/strategy2020
• Promote professionalism and self-
Spring 2017
Vol. 33 No. 1
ISSN 0821-6320
FEATURED
Your guide to policy
This issue of College Connection explores
the College’s latest policy initiatives.
The College welcomes your feedback on
College Connection!
CONSULTATION
NOW UNDERWAY
The College is seeking your input on the
proposed scope of practice model for the
delivery of veterinary medicine in Ontario.
The proposed model is a key part of
the College’s broader legislative reform
initiatives.
Share your thoughts
Complete details on the proposed scope of
practice model are available on the College’s
website at:
www.cvo.org/scope
The consultation is open until May 12, 2017.
CONTENTS
Professionalism - Take Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Telemedicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Learning in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AMR update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Update your contact details . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Discipline Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Instilling public confidence in veterinary medicine.
www.cvo.org