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Annual Accreditation Fee 2026

The annual facility accreditation fee supports the accreditation of veterinary facilities, one of the core components of our regulatory mandate.

The Facility Director is responsible for submitting the annual facility accreditation fee and must not be in default of any fees set out in the College’s By-laws. 

Submitting the Fee

The annual facility accreditation fee submission opens on October 15, 2025 and payment is due by November 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. To begin, the Facility Director will log into the Professional Practice Portal and enter their username and password to access the Portal. Once logged in, click the Annual Facility Accreditation Fee Icon to begin. 

Late Payment Process

Facility Directors who do not submit the annual facility accreditation fee by November 30th will be notified payment has not been received and a late fee of $200 will be charged. The annual facility accreditation fee plus late fee payment must be submitted by February 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST. 

Consequences of Non-Payment 

If payment is not received by the deadline, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 1093 section 11(1) and (2)5, the Registrar is likely to refer the certificate of accreditation to the Accreditation Committee pursuant to paragraph 22(1)(a) of the Veterinarians Act. The Accreditation Committee could revoke the certificate, and the facility would no longer be permitted to operate. 

No Longer the Facility Director?

The College must be notified immediately if there is a facility director change. The facility director on file must submit the Change of Information for Accredited Practice – Change in Facility Director form in the Professional Practice Portal. There is a fee of $200 for failing to notify the College.

Need to change the species and/or scope of practice?

If you need to change the species and/or scope of practice, submit the annual facility accreditation fee form as is. And then complete the Change of Information form to update species or scope of practice. The form will be reviewed to determine if an inspection is necessary or if there is a change to the annual facility accreditation fee for your facility. If an inspection is necessary or additional fees are required, an Accreditation team member will contact you.

Closing Your Practice?

If you are closing your practice, you must notify the College of the closure as soon as possible  by completing the Notification of Facility Closure form by logging in the Professional Practice Portal.  For guidance on steps to take when closing your facility, click here.

What is the annual accreditation fee?

The facility accreditation fees are set out in the College’s By-laws. The annual fee reflects the scope of services offered from the accredited veterinary facility. The annual facility accreditation fee is based on the Essential Standards and the number of Additional Scope of Practice Services that are accredited.

Practice TypeAnnual FeePlus HST
Practice with Essential Standards Only$125$141.25
Practice with Essential Standards and <5 Additional Scope of Practice Services$135$152.55
Practice with Essential Standards and >6 Additional Scope of Practice Services$145$163.85
Need Help?

For questions, contact our Accreditation team at accreditation@cvo.org or 519-824-5600/1-800-424-2856 ext. 2230 or 2248. We are happy to assist you! 

No. Facility directors are responsible for the submission of the form and fee payment(s). The online system does not allow the College to waive this direct exchange with facility directors. The completion of the annual facility accreditation fee form is a formal submission of information to the College. A statement on the online form will require you to check off a declaration that you are the facility director and it is the facility director submitting the form. This is an activity that cannot be delegated to others.
The College recommends using Chrome, Safari or Firefox to complete your online annual facility accreditation fee form.
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Official receipts are available in your Professional Practice Portal upon completion of the annual fee form and payment of annual fees and may be accessed or printed at any time.
No, the accreditation model includes the Additional Scope of Practice Services – Mobile standard, which would apply to any mobiles associated with the facility. A mobile or multiple mobiles are considered an additional scope of the accredited veterinary facility, rather than a separate facility that requires its own accreditation. The College needs to know the number of mobiles associated with the practice.
The Certificate of Authorization is issued to your professional corporation which is a separate process from accreditation. As a facility director, you still need to pay your annual facility accreditation fee for your practice.