Belleville veterinarian leads CVO Council in 2023
February 1, 2023
“It’s an exciting time at the College as our Council establishes our next strategic plan and as we work with the provincial government to modernize our governing legislation. We have several initiatives underway to guide veterinary teams in their efforts to deliver safe, quality veterinary medicine in Ontario.”
Dr. Alana Parisi, President of the College.
Dr. Parisi graduated from the Université de Montréal, in 2015 and her career in veterinary medicine has included companion animal practice and emergency medicine. Dr. Parisi was elected to the College Council in 2018 and joined the Executive Committee in 2020.
“Our Council is always focused on our commitment to effectiveness in our role. In the coming year, we will launch a new model and standards for facility accreditation, and we will be focusing on policy work which includes legislative reform, after hours care, veterinary teams and veterinary acupuncture. I look forward to working with Council for a great and productive year.”
Dr. Parisi
Joining Dr. Parisi on the College’s Executive Committee are: Dr. Wade Wright, First Vice-President; Dr. Harold Kloeze, Second Vice-President; Dr. Lorie Gold, Past President and Ms. Catherine Knipe, Public Member. Appointments were also made to the College’s statutory committees and details can be found on the College’s website at www.cvo.org.
At the December meeting, the College welcomed three new professional members because of its election held in October. Joining Council are Dr. Louise Kelly, Dr. Lena Levison and Dr. Clayton MacKay. As well, Council welcomed Dr. Claire Beauchamp who joins Council as the result of a by-election.
Council also recognized individuals who have completed their terms on Council including Dr. Kerry Lissemore, Dr. Paula Menzies, Dr. Tyrrel de Langley and public member Joy Levison. Their contributions to profession-based regulation are appreciated.
The College Council is committed to managing the risks involved in the practice of veterinary medicine in Ontario and working to reduce any potential for harm to animals and to people. The College’s governing Council is comprised of 13 elected veterinarians and five public members, appointed by the provincial government. The College licenses approximately 5,300 veterinarians and accredits over 2,300 facilities in Ontario.