College of Veterinarians of Ontario

07/01/2024

From all of us at the College, Happy Canada Day! Our office will be closed on Monday, July 1st. Regular hours will resume on July 2nd, and staff will be available to assist you then. If you have any questions in the meantime, please visit the website at http://cvo.org or leave us a voicemail. Happy celebrating!

06/21/2024

National Indigenous Peoples Day is held on June 21st, as the summer solstice holds great spiritual significance to First Nations people, Inuit, and Métis alike. provides the opportunity for the College and Council, as well as Canadians across the country, to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations people, Inuit, and Métis.

To learn more about how the Government of Canada is working to advance reconciliation and renew the relationship with Indigenous Peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership, please visit https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1400782178444/1529183710887.

06/17/2024

provides an opportunity to honour and remember animals who have been subjected to harm and exploitation at the hands of humans around the world.

The College recognizes and appreciates veterinary professionals and individuals who support animal welfare, and advocate for the well-being and rights of animals. Together, we can spread awareness and education to inspire change to help improve the lives of animals.

06/12/2024

Did you know pet health, human health, and the environment are all connected? That's One Health!
Veterinary Teams: Share information about One Health with your clients through the new promotional kit!

Regulates the delivery of veterinary medicine in Ontario. All veterinarians practising in Ontario must be licensed by the College.

06/11/2024

is a special day dedicated to remembering and honouring beloved pets who have passed away. Today, the College sends positive thoughts and healing to those who have lost a special furry, scaly, or feathery friend. We value the veterinary teams who bring compassion and professionalism at a challenging time.

If you’re grieving the loss of a pet, join our upcoming webinar for help navigating grief. Register for the event on June 19th, at 12 pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__28CLMrYS7CrQh4SBiINnw

06/08/2024

This the College recognizes the vital role our oceans play in sustaining our planet. Did you know that Canada is an ocean-rich country with the world's longest coastline? With over 243,000 km along three oceans, plus another 9,500 km along the Great Lakes- that's a lot of coastlines! Our oceans are home to diverse marine life, drive the Earth’s weather and climate, and support most of our planet's biodiversity.

Join the movement to unite and rally the world to protect and restore our oceans with collaborative conservation! Learn more at https://worldoceanday.org/

06/07/2024

It’s ! Globally, one in 10 people are affected by foodborne disease each year. Food safety saves lives, and it’s everyone’s business. The College recognizes the continuous contributions and care veterinarians put into delivering a safe, secure food supply in Ontario and worldwide.

This year’s theme underlines the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents. Now is the time to educate ourselves on navigating food recalls, keeping food safe following disasters or emergencies such as hurricanes and floods, and what to do with food in the fridge and freezer following power outages. No matter how mild or severe, be prepared for the unexpected.

For more information, visit https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-food-safety-day/2024/overview.

06/07/2024

The College is excited to begin work under its new legislative framework, the Veterinary Professionals Act. The modernization of the College’s governing legislation reflects the work, vision and leadership of the veterinary profession through its College over the past 11 years. Once regulations and by-laws are established, the College will become the College of Veterinary Professionals of Ontario.

06/06/2024

The College is proud to be moving forward to a new legislative framework with the Veterinary Professionals Act, which received Royal Assent today. The new legislation supports team-based care, licensure of veterinary technicians, quality veterinary care and efficiency in regulatory programs. This is good news for the animal-owning public and the veterinary profession in Ontario.

06/03/2024

Happy ! The College acknowledges the courage, determination, and resilience of countless people among the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities who strive to live authentically. We support and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, honour their history, and reflect on the continuous struggles for equality and freedom.

For more information and resources related to the work in Canada to improve equality for the 2SLGBTQI+ communities, please visit https://lnkd.in/gbT_NnaG.

05/28/2024

Statistics Canada reports that 27% of Canadians aged 15+ have one or more disabilities that limit daily activities.
National AccessAbility Week ( ) recognizes the contributions of persons with disabilities, the work of communities and allies in removing barriers, and the efforts to become a more accessible and inclusive Canada. The College is committed to accessibility, and ensuring our policies and programs promote everyone’s equal participation.

05/28/2024

How are pet health, human health, and the environment connected?
If you know the answer to this question is they’re all interconnected, you’re a One Health champion!
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Veterinarians: We want to make it easy for you to share this connection with the pet lovers in your care. Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT and the CVO have your back when it comes to sparking conversations about One Health!
Download our ready-to-use campaign materials to help build understanding of One Health and give your clients all the details they need to make informed decisions about their pet’s care.
🔗A promotional kit with posters and social media posts is available NOW. Thank you for sparking conversations about One Health!
https://www.cvo.org/about/strategic-plan/one-health/one-health-promotional-kit

05/16/2024

The College office is closed on May 20th for Victoria Day. The College re-opens on May 21st at 8:30 a.m. If you require information over the long weekend, please visit the College website at cvo.org.

05/09/2024

Veterinary teams: We fetched this for you!
We’re on a mission to make it easier to talk about One Health with your clinic’s clients and increase their understanding of the health connection between animals, humans, and the environment. Download our One Health promotional kit available TODAY: https://www.cvo.org/One-Health-Kit . Get the conversation started today!
This campaign is a collaboration between the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT, Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and College of Veterinarians of Ontario.

04/27/2024

On World Veterinary Day, the College recognizes the 5,500+ licensed veterinarians in practice in Ontario. Veterinary teams are essential health workers, contributing to animal health and well-being and to physical, mental and social well-being among people as well. Licensed veterinarians have completed comprehensive medical training, and regardless of their professional area of practice, are responsible, for promoting public health and food safety and security.

04/25/2024

Let’s spread the word about One Health!🐶😺
📢Veterinary Teams: Download our promotional kit to share the One Health campaign and increase knowledge of how pet
health, human health, and the environment are connected.
This campaign is a collaboration between Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT, and College of Veterinarians of Ontario.❤️

Regulates the delivery of veterinary medicine in Ontario. All veterinarians practising in Ontario must be licensed by the College.

04/24/2024

Today, on International Guide Dogs Day, we celebrate the wonderful partnership between humans and guide dogs, who provide invaluable support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or partially sighted. The College recognizes the commitment and hard work of guide dogs, persons who dedicate their time to raise them as well as veterinary team members who provide quality veterinary care to them.

04/22/2024

Let’s celebrate Earth Day! All around the world, people are taking action to protect our planet. By taking care of the environment, we also take care of our health and the health of animals. We all have a responsibility to help our planet to thrive. Earth Day is an opportunity to learn what you can do at home, in your workplace, and in your community to support a healthier environment.

04/18/2024

It’s National Volunteer Week!

Volunteers enthusiastically support the College in its commitment to safe, quality veterinary medicine – thank you! The College also recognizes the contributions veterinarians and veterinary team members make in supporting animal welfare initiatives locally and around the world. Veterinarians contribute their time, skills and compassion to support a better quality of life for people and animals, ensuring that Every Moment Matters.

04/09/2024

Eid Mubarak! Wishing everyone a blessed and joyous Eid celebration.

03/11/2024

Every year, the third week of March is observed as Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), focusing on the importance of farm safety. We’d like to thank everyone, particularly veterinarians and veterinary team members, for their continuous efforts towards .

Please visit the CASW website or follow Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) for farm safety news and updates. For more, visit https://agsafetyweek.ca

03/08/2024

On Thursday, the College of Veterinarians of Ontario was pleased to join with partners from and , as well as stakeholders across the veterinary industry, to celebrate the introduction of new legislation that supports veterinary teams, strengthens public protection, and reflects current veterinary practice.

The College looks forward to reviewing the Enhancing Professional Care for Animals Act and its potential impact on the delivery of safe, quality veterinary medicine across Ontario. The College appreciates Minister Lisa Thompson’s commitment to establish legislation that recognizes team-based care involves veterinarians and veterinary technicians and further enables the College to serve the public with efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

03/08/2024

Happy International Women’s Day!
The Government of Canada’s theme for is . It serves as a reminder of how important gender equality is in “building healthier, more prosperous and more inclusive communities”.
Please join us in celebrating women’s significant contributions to veterinary teams delivering quality veterinary care in Ontario and across the world. We also appreciate the contributions of the women in leadership roles serving on College Council and committees.
For more resources, please visit Women and Gender Equality Canada’s website (https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en.html).

03/06/2024

Veterinary teams know the value of One Health, so we want you to spread the word with animal owners & lovers across Ontario.

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve collaborated on a campaign coming soon with and . Once launched, you can download a kit to share the campaign and increase knowledge of how pet health, human health, and the environment are connected.

Stay tuned for more information.

03/04/2024

College Vice President Dr. Jessica Retterath and Registrar and CEO Jan Robinson were pleased to join the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT and the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) in welcoming Minister Lisa Thompson to on Saturday afternoon. The provincial government is committed to modernizing the legislation governing the veterinary profession. The Minister indicated the new legislation will formally recognize the valuable skill set veterinary technicians bring to veterinary teams. The College is excited to continue working with on modernization that strengthens public protection and more accurately reflect current veterinary practice in Ontario.

02/16/2024

Happy Family Day weekend! The College office will be closed on Monday February 19. If you have any questions in the meantime, please visit the College website at www.cvo.org

02/13/2024

Happy Canadian Agriculture Day! Today, the College celebrates the work of veterinary teams in ensuring a safe and secure food supply. This , learn more about Canadian agriculture at https://itsgoodcanada.ca/

02/11/2024

Happy Day! Today, the College recognizes the dedication of women in the veterinary profession both in Ontario and around the world.

02/08/2024

February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month!
Your veterinary team can provide you with more information about spaying/neutering and what is right for your pet!