News – College of Veterinarians of BC

2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements

November 27, 2025

The College of Veterinarians of British Columbia’s 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements are available for viewing and download here

Discipline Decision: Dr. Pavitar Bajwa

October 28, 2025

Dr. Pavitar Bajwa is reprimanded; suspended one month; ordered to pay $84,012.97; ordered to undertake six credits of specified continuing education; and ordered to complete the CVBC Bylaw and Ethics Seminar and take and pass the CVBC Bylaw and Ethics Exam.

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Read the decision on liability.

Suspension: Dr. Pavitar Bajwa

October 9, 2025

UPDATE (effective October 22, 2025): Suspension lifted on October 22, 2025.

Dr. Pavitar Bajwa is suspended effective October 8, 2025. He is prohibited from practising veterinary medicine in British Columbia. Follow this link for more information.

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NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

October 1, 2025

NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (follow the link for details).

Discipline Decision: Dr. Janice Posnikoff

September 26, 2025

Dr. Janice Posnikoff is found to have committed professional misconduct in failing to cooperate with the College’s investigation in breach of the Veterinarians Act, SBC 2010, c 15.

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A hearing and decision on sanctions and costs will follow.

Discipline Decision: Dr. Pavitar Bajwa

September 19, 2025

Dr. Pavitar Bajwa is found to have committed professional misconduct and to have acted in breach of the CVBC Bylaws and Professional Practice Standards.

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A hearing and decision on sanctions and costs will follow.

Registrant Vote on Fees – Result

September 2, 2025

The proposed revised CVBC Bylaws Schedule “C” – Prescribed Fees and Assessments was approved by a simple majority of voting registrants in accordance with section 26 of the Veterinarians Act. 36% of eligible registrants voted. 55.4% voted in favour. More information can be found here.

Practice Facility Update: English Bay Veterinary Ultrasound Service

August 21, 2025

Accreditation of English Bay Veterinary Ultrasound Service was cancelled as of July 9, 2025. No veterinary services may be offered. The practice has not provided contact information for accessing medical records. More information about the facility can be found here.