Council & Committees
Council
This committee includes 13 veterinarians elected to council by their peers through regional elections to carry out the self-regulatory function. The committee also includes five public members. The council approves policy decisions, regulation and by-law amendments, examines issues identified by members of the CVO and implements strategies such as striking task forces or ad hoc committees.
 Council INFO SHEET
- Dr. Ken Bridge, President
- Dr. Nina Szpakowski, 1st Vice
- Dr. Alison Moore, 2nd Vice
- Dr. Tim Arthur
- Dr. Beverly Baxter
- Dr. Peter Conlon
- Dr. Clare Craig
- Ms. Lisa DeLong
- Ms. Denise Dietrich
- Dr. Bryan Kennedy
- Dr. Barbara Leslie
- Dr. Michael Mogavero
- Dr. Mike Pownall
- Ms. Lynn Patry
- Dr. Elizabeth Saul
- Dr. James Vanhie
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Executive committee
This committee proposes policy changes, makes recommendations to council, identifies the need for registrar's investigations and reviews recommendations from committees. It also reviews the results of registrar's investigations and recommends appropriate resolution or disciplinary action.
- Dr. Ken Bridge, President
- Dr. Nina Szpakowski, 1st Vice
- Dr. Alison Moore, 2nd Vice
- Dr. Tim Arthur, Past President
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Ms. Denise Dietrich
Registration committee
Under the Veterinarians Act, the registrar issues licences to applicants who meet the licensing requirements dictated by the regulation. These are not reviewed by the registration committee. Applicants whose applications do not meet the requirements of the regulation usually seek exemptions and these are referred to the committee for review. The committee, when assessing applications for registration, endeavours to maintain standards of entry level competence that ensures both public protection and equitable access to the profession. The committee is also responsible for the CVO local examination; administering and marking the exam are administrative functions performed by the registration co-ordinator.
Licensure of Veterinarians
- Dr. Clare Craig, Chair
- Ms. Lisa DeLong
- Dr. Naseer Malik
- Dr. Liz Saul
- Dr. James Vanhie
Complaints committee
Through this committee, the CVO investigates specific complaints about veterinarians related to the practice of veterinary medicine. The complaints process begins with a written letter of complaint to the CVO.
Complaints Process INFO SHEET
- Ms. Lynn Patry, Chair
- Dr. Glenn Armstrong
- Dr. Scott Arnold
- Dr. Trevor Bachelder
- Dr. Geoffrey Cochrane
- Dr. Kim Lambert
- Dr. Cliff Redford
- Dr. Elizabeth Saul
- Dr. Susan Warren
- Dr. Anne Woolstencroft
Discipline committee
The discipline committee may be directed by council, executive or the complaints committee to conduct hearings to determine allegations of professional misconduct or serious neglect against a member or former member of the CVO. Panels of three to five members conduct these tribunals. Each panel must have at least one public member. Discipline hearings are generally open to the public. However, the discipline panel can direct that all or part of a hearing be held in camera to protect confidential matters.
- Ms. Denise Dietrich, Chair
- Dr. Tim Arthur
- Dr. Beverly Baxter
- Dr. Ken Bridge
- Dr. Kathleen Cavanagh
- Dr. Peter Conlon
- Dr. Craig Cornell
- Dr. Clare Craig
- Ms. Lisa DeLong
- Dr. Davod Kafai
- Dr. Bryan Kennedy
- Dr. Pat Klymas
- Dr. David Kozuch
- Dr. Barbara Leslie
- Dr. Richard Liddell
- Dr. Michael Mogavero
- Dr. Alison Moore
- Dr. Deji Odetoyinbo
- Ms. Lynn Patry
- Dr. Mike Pownall
- Dr. John Reeve-Newson
- Dr. John Richardson
- Dr. Elizabeth Saul
- Dr. Natalie Soligo
- Dr. Darren Stinson
- Dr. Bill Stubbs
- Dr. Nina Szpakowski
- Dr. James Vanhie
Accreditation committee
The registrar, or deputy registrar, issues or renews a certificate of accreditation to members whose premises meet the standards required under the Veterinarians Act. The accreditation committee, premises inspectors, staff and practising veterinarians work together to maintain and enhance the quality of veterinary premises standards that exist in Ontario. The CVO also monitors trends in the practice and technology of veterinary medicine and amends accreditation standards, when necessary, to keep up with advances in the profession.
- Dr. Bev Baxter, Chair
- Ms. Denise Dietrich
- Dr. Steve Jacobs
- Dr. Barbara Leslie
- Dr. Mike Pownall
Quality Assurance Committee
The Quality Assurance Committee shall research, develop, review, and make recommendations to the council respecting matters of quality assurance programs for members, including continuing education, professional development, practice review, and peer-review.
- Dr. Peter Conlon, Chair
- Dr. Drew Hunnisett
- Dr. Bryan Kennedy
- Dr. Emannuelle Verrette
National Examining Board
OVC Teaching Hospital Advisory Board
- Dr. Peter Conlon, CVO Representative
Professionals Health Program (PHP) Advisory Committee
- Dr. Ed Doering, CVO Representative
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