The CVO’s Podcast

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.

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.

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Learning Modules

Continuing Professional Development

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.

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Medical Records Review and Assessment

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.

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Regulatory Effectiveness - Position Statement

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.

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Contact the College's Practice Advisory Service

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

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.

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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

Shilo Tooze, Associate Registrar, Licensure, at the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, is joined by Dr. Gwen Jeun, President of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Assocation, and Harwinder Ahluwalia, of Shepell, to discuss resources that are available to support veterinarians in managing their health and well-being.

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Professionals Health Program

OVMA - Member Assistance Program

College Registrar and Chief Executive Officer Jan Robinson shares information on the work of the Ontario Veterinary Leadership Collaborative on Antimicrobial Resistance and the College’s commitment to supporting veterinarians in responding to this public health crisis.

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College resources on Antimicrobial Stewardship

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians have presented the provincial government with 19 proposed recommendations for modernizing the Veterinarians Act. Jan Robinson, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer with the College; Dr. Steven Jacobs, President of the College; and Registered Veterinary Technician Damon Thompson, President of the OAVT, discuss the recommendations and the ongoing work to modernize the legislation.

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Modernizing oversight of the veterinary profession 

Join Jan Robinson, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Kim Lambert, Associate Registrar, Quality Practice, both from the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, as they discuss the pilot phase of the College’s Peer Advisory Conversation. The Peer Advisory Conversation provides a positive learning experience for veterinarians. Through conversation, veterinarians will find support in their efforts to deliver quality care and service. Listen to the podcast to learn more about how the specific Peer Advisory Conversation tools support the veterinary profession in continuous quality improvement. Further information is available on the College’s website for more information: cvo.org/PAC