Enhancing accountability and supporting the delivery of high-quality veterinary care are the main goals of the recently launched facility accreditation model and standards.

The Council of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) has announced the approval of the Accreditation Standards for Veterinary Facilities in Ontario, which permits a veterinarian to define their facility’s scope of practice and then meet the facility standards relevant to their scope. Veterinary facilities are inspected regularly to ensure they meet the standards.

According to Alana Parisi, DVM, president of the CVO, the council aim to provide a “dynamic” system. “The new model and its standards are the result of 10 years of research and consultation to ensure they reflect the evolving nature of veterinary practices and meet the public’s expectation,” says Dr. Parisi.

“The delivery of veterinary medicine has evolved greatly over the past 30 years, when the College’s previous accreditation system was established. Today’s veterinary practices are far more diverse,” says Jan Robinson, registrar and chief executive officer with the CVO. “It is common to see veterinarians delivering services to a mixture of animal species or possibly having very specific, defined services. The new system is nimble and supports this evolution.”

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