INFO SHEETS, a communication tool of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, are designed to provide members and the public with information about the governance of veterinarians in Ontario and practice parameters and standards that should be considered by all Ontario veterinarians in the care of their patients, dealings with their clients and the welfare of their staff.

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28-02-2008 Veterinary Management Services The College of Veterinarians of Ontario has received a number of inquiries about retaining management services for veterinary practices. In principle there is nothing wrong with a veterinarian hiring a person or company to manage his or her veterinary practice. More 01-06-2004 The Complaints Process One of the College's many responsibilities is to oversee the professional conduct of Ontario veterinarians. Through its complaints committee, the College investigates specific complaints about veterinarians related to the practice of veterinary medicine. More 30-07-2003 Equine Dentistry in Ontario This INFO SHEET is aimed at clarifying the roles and responsibilities the CVO, veterinarians and auxiliaries of veterinarians to patients and clients when it comes to the practice of equine dentistry. More 30-07-2003 Steering from Animal Welfare Organizations The intent of Ontario Regulation 1093 (sec. 38) is to allow owners to freely choose the veterinarian who will care for their animal. More 23-06-2003 Protocol for Recruiting and Selecting Committee Members The College of Veterinarians of Ontario selects members of the College to be members of various committees. More 17-06-2003 Dispensing to Free-Ranging Wildlife Veterinarians are permitted to dispense drugs (with the exception of narcotic or controlled drugs) for use in free ranging wildlife (unconfined, non-domestic animals)under the following guidelines. More 15-04-2003 Recording, Security and Disposal of Controlled Substances The rules for documenting the recording, security and disposal of controlled substances are set out in the Food and Drugs Act, and the Drug Control Act. More 14-04-2003 Radiation Protection and Monitoring For Veterinarians, Veterinary Clinic Employees and Clients Diagnostic x-rays are an essential part of modern veterinary practice. More 14-04-2003 Career Map For Internationally Trained Veterinarians To practise veterinary medicine in Ontario you must obtain a licence from the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO). More 14-04-2003 Regulation of the Veterinary Profession In Ontario The College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in Ontario to protect the public interest. More

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