There are big changes at the Ontario College of Veterinarians following the passage of the Veterinary Professionals Act in June.
“This past year has been intense and focused as we embrace the privilege of setting the stage for the future of the veterinary profession in Ontario,” said president Dr. Jessica Retterath.
The new act represents the biggest update to the regulation of veterinary medicine in more than 30 years, the council said.
It now has two councils - the Legacy Council focused on college operations and member matters under and the Transition Council supporting the development of the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario.
There are 5,700 licenced veterinarians and 1,790 accredited practices in the province now.
The complaints committee reviewed 169 complaints involving 206 veterinarians.
The discipline committee heard eight cases involving seven veterinarians.
The college's practice advisory service responded to 1,915 inquiries from veterinary teams and the public.
The college is committed to managing the risks involved in the practice of veterinary medicine in Ontario and working to reduce any potential for harm to animals and to people.
