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Our Service Charter Our promise to you. Our Commitment to Inclusion College's commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility Council & Committees Council regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in the public interest.

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Veterinary Practice

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Licensure Maintaining your licence with the College Accreditation Ensure a professional environment Quality Practice Veterinarians demonstrate their continued competence

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Accredited School Graduates For individuals graduating from an accredited veterinary school. Unaccredited School Graduates For individuals graduating from an unaccredited veterinary school. Applicants licensed in Canada For individuals who are currently licensed in Canada.

Jurisprudence Exam Information Resource & instruction guides to prepare for the exam. Registration Committee Public protection balanced with access to the profession. Supervision for Restricted Licensees

Licensure in Emergencies Facilitates licensure in an emergency situation. Supporting New Licensees Understand your ethical, legal and professional obligations. Applicant Fees
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Complaints Process Investigations and hearings navigator Mediated Resolution Programs Alternative means of resolving disputes. Discipline Process The public trusts the College to address concerns about a veterinarian’s practice or conduct.

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Partnership for improved access

Supporting a national competency assessment model for limited licensure that makes it easier for competent, internationally educated veterinarians to enter the workforce.

Compassionate Regulation

One Health

Modernized Legislation

Partnership for improved access

Collaboration in Animal Physical Rehabilitation

Spectrum of Care

Limited Licensure

Limited Licensure

Internationally educated veterinarians will soon be able to access a licence limited to their areas of competence in Ontario.

Traditionally, licensure pathways in Ontario require applicants to demonstrate broad competency across multiple species. This approach has been a barrier for internationally educated veterinarians who may have a more focused education or work experience. At its June 2025 meeting, the Legacy Council unanimously approved limited licensure as a new pathway to licensure in Ontario. The CVO is working towards implementing the new pathway.

References

Licensure with Supervision Condition Policy

Council approves new licensure pathway, July 2025