Achieving a
Modern Approach
to the Regulation
of Veterinary
Medicine in
Ontario
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Regulation in veterinary medicine in Ontario has existed since 1877;
veterinary medicine is one of the first professions to be recognized by
government as important to public safety, and to greater societal interests.
The Agriculture and Arts Act, as it was then known, formally established
the social contract between veterinarians and the public. This has been a
cornerstone to the profession’s view of its obligations and professionalism
ever since.
The Council is the governing body of the College of Veterinarians of
Ontario and has, as its chief respons